GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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WordMeaning
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
scourgewhip
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg