GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

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

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WordMeaning
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
ossifyto change into bone
missivea written communication : letter
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part