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
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
overseesurvey
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
irateroused to ire
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy