GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |