GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| clamor | noisy shouting |