GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| glaze | to furnish or fit with glass |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |