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
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
influxa coming in
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence