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
marrowbone marrow
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
monotonytedious sameness
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious