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
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
cadavera dead body
rectifyto set right : remedy
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
palliddeficient in color : wan
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner