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
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
durationcontinuance in time
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
rationa food allowance for one day
yoretime past and especially long past