GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |