GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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WordMeaning
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
nethersituated down or below : lower
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect