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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idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
deprecateto express disapproval of
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
integralessential to completeness : constituent
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
festerto generate pus