GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
slanderto utter slander against : defame
odoroushaving an odor: such as
representationalone that represents: such as
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious