GRE Word List

DESPOT

a ruler with absolute power and authority

The meaning of the word despot is a ruler with absolute power and authority.

Random words

WordMeaning
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
compressto press or squeeze together
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
dripto let fall in drops
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish