GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
forlornbereft
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
felonone who has committed a felony
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
repelto drive back : repulse