GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

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WordMeaning
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
emetican agent that induces vomiting
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
convolutedhaving convolutions
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
juncturea point of time