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
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
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mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
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havenharbor
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