GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

The meaning of the word plutocracy is government by the wealthy.

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WordMeaning
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
antiquityancient times
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
piquantengagingly provocative
egressa place or means of going out : exit