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
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
momentuma property (see property
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
overweeningarrogant
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring