GRE Word List

ANARCHY

absence of government

The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.

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WordMeaning
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
pinnacea light sailing ship
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
shoveto push along