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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run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
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insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
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retainto keep in possession or use
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