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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| outlook | a place offering a view |