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
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
strutto become turgid : swell
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
finalethe close or termination of something: such as