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.

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WordMeaning
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
premonitorygiving warning
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless