caricature
/ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic effect GRE
- (verb)
- To make a caricature of GRE
Example in Context
The editorial cartoon caricatured the politician as a puppet, capturing public frustration with her perceived subservience to corporate interests.
Synonyms
exaggerationparodycartoon
Etymology
From Italian 'caricare', meaning to load or exaggerate, emphasizing comic distortion.
- caricare (Italian) — to exaggerate
Memory Aid
🎭Sounds like “carry a cute tour”
Picture a clown carrying a CUTE TOUR of exaggerated faces — that’s a CARICATURE!
Visual Association
🎨A funny painting of a politician with a giant head and tiny body, making everyone laugh.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “caricature” mean on the GRE?
caricature (noun) means “A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated for comic effect”. The editorial cartoon caricatured the politician as a puppet, capturing public frustration with her perceived subservience to corporate interests.
How to remember “caricature” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “caricature” sounds like “carry a cute tour”. Picture a clown carrying a CUTE TOUR of exaggerated faces — that’s a CARICATURE!
What are synonyms for “caricature”?
Common synonyms: exaggeration, parody, cartoon.