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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prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
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testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
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tensilecapable of tension : ductile
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