GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
dozeto sleep lightly
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
aspirantone who aspires
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
blackballto vote against
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil