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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| pundit | pandit |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| significant | having meaning |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |