GRE Word List
PARODY
a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
The meaning of the word parody is a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drab | slattern |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| encumber | weigh down |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |