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
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
markedhaving an identifying mark
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
ossifyto change into bone
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid