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travesty

noun

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A badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.

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.

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