microcosm

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a small thing that represents the qualities of a larger whole

In a sentence

Microcosm in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing microcosm in a sentence.

The diverse little village was a microcosm of the nation as a whole.

Synonyms

miniatureepitome

Antonyms

macrocosm

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Microcosm (noun) means a small thing that represents the qualities of a larger whole

Here is microcosm used in an example sentence: "The diverse little village was a microcosm of the nation as a whole."

Common synonyms for microcosm include miniature, epitome.

Antonyms of microcosm include macrocosm.

Microcosm is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.