GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| gustatory | relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste |