GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

Random words

WordMeaning
implyto express indirectly
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
reciprocateto give and take mutually
edicta proclamation having the force of law
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory