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
oafa stupid person : boob
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
sobernot intoxicated
fraileasily led into evil
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
repelto drive back : repulse