GRE Word List

MIMICRY

an instance of mimicking

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

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WordMeaning
passiveacted upon by an external agency
fleeta number of warships under a single command
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
primto give a prim or demure expression to
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay