GRE Word List
PLUTOCRACY
government by the wealthy
The meaning of the word plutocracy is government by the wealthy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |