GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| pending | during |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |