GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
agapewide open : gaping
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
omnipotentalmighty
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm