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.

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WordMeaning
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
psychea princess loved by Cupid
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
severto put or keep apart : divide