GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
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pummelpound
requiteto make return for : repay
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
diversediffering from one another : unlike