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
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
beneficentdoing or producing good
queruloushabitually complaining
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
affirmationthe act of affirming
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy