Misleading wordAges 15–20Travesty
A shocking, distorted version of something.
The unfair trial was a travesty of justice.
Not this
A tragedy or sad event.
✗ The flood was a terrible travesty for the village.
Remember: Travesty = a mockery, a fake copy. Think 'travesty of justice'. For a sad disaster, use 'tragedy'.
Short lessonMisleading wordsSome words mean something quite different from what they seem to say.