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
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain