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
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
writsomething written : writing
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
purportedreputed
providencedivine guidance or care
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
residualremainder
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
downcastlow in spirit : dejected