GRE Word List

ANARCHY

absence of government

The meaning of the word anarchy is absence of government.

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WordMeaning
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area