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TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
desiccateto dry up
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
pluckto pull or pick off or out
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
stringenttight
catholicroman catholic