GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |