GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |