GRE Word List

ANARCHY

absence of government

The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.

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rationalhaving reason or understanding
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
homilya usually short sermon
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
contagiona contagious disease
retaliateto return like for like
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
premonitorygiving warning
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned