GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |