GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
effeteno longer fertile
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
impuissanceweakness
gustthe sensation of taste