GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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WordMeaning
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
prongfork
veracioustruthful
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault