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
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
malodoroushaving a bad odor