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
underhandin a clandestine manner
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
adjacentnot distant : nearby
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
credencemental acceptance as true or real
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
divaprima donna
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building