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
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
pantomimepantomimist
declivitydownward inclination
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
combustiblecapable of combustion
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both