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.

Random words

WordMeaning
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat