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
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
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precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
overseesurvey
environencircle
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