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TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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tarantulaany 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
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
providencedivine guidance or care
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
deferput off
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms