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 |
|---|---|
| hieroglyphic | written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters |
| distend | extend |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |