GRE Word List
TRAVESTY
a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
The meaning of the word travesty is a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| reverie | daydream |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| unsavory | insipid |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |