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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wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
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duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
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doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution