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
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
demisedeath
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent