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
vendorone that vends : seller
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law