GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |