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
recuperateto get back : regain
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
appurtenancesaccessory objects
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host