GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
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| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
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