GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whimsy | whim |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |