GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
procurementthe act or process of procuring
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
festerto generate pus