GRE Word List

MALAPROPISM

the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase

The meaning of the word malapropism is the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase.

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WordMeaning
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
civilof or relating to citizens
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
rescindto take away : remove
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available