GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

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

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patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting