GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

Random words

WordMeaning
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
redressto set right : remedy
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
consignto give over to another's care
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
rectifyto set right : remedy
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
prosperousauspicious