GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |