GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

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

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feintsomething feigned
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
benisonblessing
compilationthe act or process of compiling
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
compriseto be made up of
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner