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
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
fraileasily led into evil
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
emollientmaking soft or supple
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful