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
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
steeplofty
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
discloseto make known or public
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness