GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure