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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| tome | book |
| throes | pang |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
