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
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
egressa place or means of going out : exit
unkemptnot combed
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
aspirantone who aspires
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
obscuredark