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
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
asepticpreventing infection
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism