GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| defer | put off |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |