GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
inundateoverwhelm