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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WordMeaning
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
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underlyinglying beneath or below
unearthlynot earthly: such as
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
paragona model of excellence or perfection