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 |
|---|---|
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| fabricate | invent |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |