GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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WordMeaning
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
pendulouspoised without visible support
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
nutritiousnourishing
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
connoisseurexpert
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous