GRE Word List

MIMICRY

an instance of mimicking

The meaning of the word mimicry is an instance of mimicking.

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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play