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 |
|---|---|
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| raspy | harsh |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| hurl | rush |
| rhapsodize | to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner |