GRE Word List

OLIGARCHY

government by the few

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

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WordMeaning
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
anachronisman error in chronology
dearthscarcity that makes dear
pilfersteal
begetto procreate as the father : sire
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
esteemthe regard in which one is held
inundateoverwhelm
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation