GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |