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
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
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randoma haphazard course
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cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles