GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| realm | kingdom |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| dissension | disagreement |