GRE Word List
MIMICRY
an instance of mimicking
The meaning of the word mimicry is an instance of mimicking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |