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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misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
incognitowith one's identity concealed
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded