GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax