GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
passepast one's prime
capacitylegal competency (see competence