GRE Word List
PLUTOCRACY
government by the wealthy
The meaning of the word plutocracy is government by the wealthy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |