GRE Word List
AUTOCRATIC
having absolute unchecked power; dictatorial; N. autocrat, autocracy
The meaning of the word autocratic is having absolute unchecked power; dictatorial; N. autocrat, autocracy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| menace | threat; V: threaten |
| rendezvous | meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V. |
| contortions | twistings; distortions; V. contort: twist violently out of shape; CF. contortionist |
| prevaricate | lie; hide the truth (by equivocating) |
| incongruity | lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate |
| reprise | musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises |
| fodder | coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food |
| colloquy | informal discussion; conversation |
| resuscitate | revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child |
| emend | correct (usually a text); N. emendation: correction of errors; improvement |
