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
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
garnerto gather into storage
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off