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
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
distendextend
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
promptto move to action : incite
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect