GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

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WordMeaning
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
brackishsomewhat salty
unfetterto free from fetters
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force