GRE Word List
BURLESQUE
a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
The meaning of the word burlesque is a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |