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
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
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fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
smotherto kill by depriving of air
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
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