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
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
civilof or relating to citizens
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
scourgewhip
rightfuljust
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
denotationan act or process of denoting
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage