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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consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug