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
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
consortassociate
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
douseto plunge into water