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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demisedeath
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl