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 |
|---|---|
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |