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
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
sidetracksiding
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
abbreviateto make briefer
elusivetending to elude: such as
reeksmoke
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
ingratean ungrateful person