GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
beelinea straight direct course
brackishsomewhat salty
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
deviouswandering
grategrating
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised