GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |