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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| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
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| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
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