GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

Random words

WordMeaning
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
stoutstrong of character: such as
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
encompassinclude
puerilejuvenile
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute