GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
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| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
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| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| skimp | skimpy |
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