GRE Word List
TRAVESTY
copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon
The meaning of the word travesty is copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misanthrope | one who hates mankind; misanthropist |
| compassion | sympathy for the suffering of others; ADJ. compassionate |
| sluggard | lazy person |
| manumit | emancipate; free from slavery or bondage |
| metaphor | implied comparison; CF. simile |
| orgy | wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping |
| verbiage | pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness |
| grouch | bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble |
| gaudy | flashy; showy |
| impregnate | make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate |
