GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |