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.

Random words

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
uprightperpendicular
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
unearthlynot earthly: such as
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study