GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| provident | frugal |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| brawny | muscular |
| onus | burden |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |