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
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
deploreto feel or express grief for
precipitousprecipitate
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
transitoryof brief duration : temporary