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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
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
resurrectto raise from the dead
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
rescindto take away : remove
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth