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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
connivancethe act of conniving
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
militateto have weight or effect