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
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping