GRE Word List
MIMICRY
an instance of mimicking
The meaning of the word mimicry is an instance of mimicking.
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| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
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