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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| aria | air |
| hardy | bold |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |