GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| prank | trick |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |