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
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
hydrophobiarabies
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead