GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| laud | praise |
| dominate | rule |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |