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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
auroraldawn
dummya person who is incapable of speaking