GRE Word List
MICROCOSM
a little world
The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |