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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lagone that lags or is last
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
hierarchya division of angels
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tyrannyoppressive power
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