Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A distorted or exaggerated version of something, often used to mock or criticize it.

Example: The movie was a travesty of the original novel, changing the story completely.

Definition: To make a serious situation seem ridiculous or to mock it in a way that is not respectful.

Example: The comedian's performance was a travesty of the serious play, turning it into a farce.

Definition: This word describes something that is dangerous or deceptive, often because it cannot be trusted or relied upon. It can refer to people who betray trust or to situations that are hazardous and unpredictable.

Example: The treacherous path through the mountains made the hike very risky.

Definition: In a way that is dangerous or not trustworthy, often involving betrayal or deceit.

Example: He treacherously revealed their secrets to the enemy.

Definition: The quality of being untrustworthy or dangerous, often involving betrayal or deceit.

Example: The treacherousness of the terrain made the hike very risky.

Definition: The act of betraying someone or something, especially by breaking trust or loyalty.

Example: His treachery was revealed when he shared secrets with the enemy.

Definition: Something that is excessively sweet or sentimental, often to the point of being unpleasant.

Example: The movie was so treacly that I couldn't take it seriously.

Definition: The act of betraying one's country or government, especially by helping an enemy or trying to overthrow the government.

Example: He was charged with treason for leaking classified information to foreign agents.

Definition: Connected to or involving the crime of betraying one's country, especially by aiding an enemy.

Example: The government took action against those who were accused of treasonable activities.

Definition: In a way that betrays one's country or government, often by acting against its interests.

Example: He acted treasonably by sharing classified information with foreign agents.

Definition: Relating to or involving betrayal of one's country or government.

Example: The spy was charged with treasonous activities against the state.