GRE Word List
ARISTOCRACY
government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
The meaning of the word aristocracy is government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| connivance | the act of conniving |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| militate | to have weight or effect |