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
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
kudospraise given for achievement
groombridegroom
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
desiccateto dry up
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
espousemarry
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary