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
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
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bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
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funerealof or relating to a funeral
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
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searbeing dried and withered
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome