GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype