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
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
intermediarymediator
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest