GRE Word List

MICROCOSM

a little world

The meaning of the word microcosm is a little world.

Random words

WordMeaning
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
desperatehaving lost hope
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
imbibedrink
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements