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

WordMeaning
historichistorical
reaperone that reaps
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
overseesurvey
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
flukeflatfish
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up