GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| feline | of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| colloquy | conversation |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |