GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |