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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| requiem | a mass for the dead |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| scion | descendant |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |