GRE Word List

PLUTOCRACY

government by the wealthy

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

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WordMeaning
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead