GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
sophistphilosopher
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
impedimentsomething that impedes
abortiveprematurely born