GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| prong | fork |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| scourge | whip |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| flamboyant | marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior |