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.

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WordMeaning
esteemthe regard in which one is held
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
deviouswandering
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off