GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| plumb | a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |