GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| growl | rumble |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |