Choose the synonym of “travesty” from the given options:

Correct answer: Misrepresentation. A travesty is an absurd or distorted imitation, so “misrepresentation” is the closest synonym.

Background: “A travesty of justice” means a very unfair judgment.

• Magic: “Magic” is unrelated.
• Tribute: “Tribute” means a show of respect.
• Slurry: “Slurry” means a thin mixture of mud or cement and water.

Did you know? The word comes from the Italian travestire, “to disguise”.

Memory trick: Travesty = twisted imitation.