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.

Random words

WordMeaning
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
sparenot being used
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
unassumingnot assuming : modest