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 |
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| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| dire | exciting horror |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| dilute | attenuate |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |