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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
