GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glaring | having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| endorse | to write on the back of |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |