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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL
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CARD 2 OF 2
Which word fits this meaning? A badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.
noun
Reveal word and examples travesty Awarding the prize without reading the entries made the contest a travesty. Dictionary practice example. An advertised demonstration became a travesty of instruction when its presenter shouted grand promises but concealed every operation behind a curtain. From Energy Without Losing Direction . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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