GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
porouspossessing or full of pores
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
yoretime past and especially long past
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
dramaa composition (see composition