GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| pummel | pound |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |