GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
impoliticnot politic : unwise
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social