GRE Word List

MIME

an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner

The meaning of the word mime is an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner.

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convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
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embitterto excite bitter feelings in
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permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
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