GRE Word List
ANARCHY
absence of government
The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| interrogate | to question formally and systematically |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| flighty | swift |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |