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
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
applicationan act of applying:
impetusa driving force : impulse
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
miragean optical (see optical
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required