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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| provenance | origin |