GRE Word List
PLUTOCRACY
society ruled by the wealthy
The meaning of the word plutocracy is society ruled by the wealthy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| guise | outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise |
| mosaic | picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ. |
| epistemologist | philosopher who studies the nature of knowledge; N. epistemology |
| cataclysm | deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change |
| retract | withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile |
| disarray | state of disorder; a disorderly or untidy state; Ex. with her clothes in disarray |
| concordat | formal agreement |
| wisp | small bunch (of hair); faint streak (of smoke) |
| allure | entice; attract; tempt |
| fanfare | call by bugles or trumpets; showy display; spectacular public display |
