GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| submerge | to put under water |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |