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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| paltry | inferior |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
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| untenable | not able to be defended |
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