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
portlydignified
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
demisedeath
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
amalgama mixture of different elements
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
missivea written communication : letter
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past