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
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
promptto move to action : incite
intersticea space that intervenes between things
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable