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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retortto pay or hurl back : return
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
buffeta blow especially with the hand
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element