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
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
mutedbeing mute : silent
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
credencemental acceptance as true or real
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
calorificcaloric
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis