GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| mulct | fine |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |