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
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
propsomething that props or sustains : support
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
franticemotionally out of control
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
baubletrinket
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships