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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
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
mutedbeing mute : silent
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages