GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

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WordMeaning
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
encumberweigh down
swathea band used in swathing
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
patentopen to public inspection
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party