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
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
distantseparated in space : away
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
denominationan act of denominating
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant