GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
expatriatebanish
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
giddydizzy
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will