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.

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WordMeaning
foregoto go before : precede
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
blemishto spoil by a flaw
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
omnipotentalmighty
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
badinageplayful repartee : banter
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others