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
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
buffeta blow especially with the hand
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication