GRE Word List

MIMICRY

an instance of mimicking

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

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WordMeaning
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
rectifyto set right : remedy
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
understateto represent as less than is the case