GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.

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validhaving legal efficacy or force
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
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surmountto prevail over : overcome
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
sledgesledgehammer
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stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
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