GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
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ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
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luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
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