GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
congenialpleasant
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
wantonmerciless
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
gistessence; main point; substance
impedimentsomething that impedes