GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |