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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| panoramic | of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |