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 |
|---|---|
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |