GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| amity | friendship |