GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
The meaning of the word microcosm is small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stoke | stir up a fire or furnace; feed plentifully |
| mercenary | motivated solely by money or gain; N. |
| puny | tiny; weak; insignificant |
| spatula | broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing |
| recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
| marked | noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man |
| volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
| terminus | last stop of railroad; end |
| riddle | pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone) |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |