GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
figmentsomething made up or contrived
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
magnitudegreat size or extent
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
beelinea straight direct course
momentuma property (see property
apparentopen to view : visible
stemthe main trunk of a plant
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land