GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| dour | stern |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |