GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

Random words

WordMeaning
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
garnerto gather into storage
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
frolicfull of fun : merry
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence