GRE Word List
PLUTOCRACY
government by the wealthy
The meaning of the word plutocracy is government by the wealthy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| coin | corner |