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

WordMeaning
slywise in practical affairs
smudgeto make a smudge on
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
transcendentaltranscendent
oatmealmeal made from oats
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
serratednotched or toothed on the edge