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
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
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utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
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graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
nutritiousnourishing
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