GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
unbridledunrestrained
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse