GRE Word List
ANARCHY
absence of government
The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |