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
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
pugilistfighter
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity