GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.

Random words

WordMeaning
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
nullifyto make null (see null
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure