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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laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
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adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
uproariousmarked by uproar
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
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