GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

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

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WordMeaning
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
depredationto lay waste : plunder
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
endueprovide
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate