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
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
rostera roll or list of personnel
lunarcrescent
knottymarked by or full of knots
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back