GRE Word List

CARICATURE

exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics

The meaning of the word caricature is exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics.

Random words

WordMeaning
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
padrea Christian clergyman
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
reprisala retaliatory act
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly