GRE Word List
OLIGARCHY
government by the few
The meaning of the word oligarchy is government by the few.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |