GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| refrain | curb |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |