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
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
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tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
fleckstreak
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
demurereserved
politypolitical organization
botchan inflammatory sore
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
sepulchera place of burial : tomb