GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

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partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
pranktrick
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
decreean order usually having the force of law