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 |
|---|---|
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |