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
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort