GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |