GRE Word List
MALAPROPISM
comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
The meaning of the word malapropism is comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fulcrum | support on which a lever rests or pivots |
| painstaking | taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through |
| monetary | pertaining to money |
| concomitant | that which accompanies; Ex. Deafnes is a frequent concommitant of old age; ADJ: existing or happening together with something else |
| unguent | ointment |
| inclined | tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend |
| absolute | complete; totally unlimited; having complete power; certain; not relative; Ex. absolute honesty/ruler; CF. absolutism |
| disgorge | surrender something (stolen); eject; vomit; OP. gorge |
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| entice | lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt |
