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
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
wiltloose freshness; droop
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor