GRE Word List
MIMICRY
an instance of mimicking
The meaning of the word mimicry is an instance of mimicking.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| lunar | crescent |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |