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
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
posthumousborn after the death of the father
compulsorymandatory
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
compressto press or squeeze together
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter