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
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
compellingthat compels: such as
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)