GRE Word List

ANARCHY

absence of government

The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.

Random words

WordMeaning
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
detachedstanding by itself : separate