GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| wanton | merciless |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |