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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actuaryclerk
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endearto cause to become beloved or admired
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
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procurementthe act or process of procuring