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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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juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
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patentopen to public inspection
fussyeasily upset : irritable
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
tawnyof the color tawny
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning