GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |