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.

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WordMeaning
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
scrappyconsisting of scraps
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
quarantinea period of 40 days