GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
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|---|---|
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
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| leave-taking | departure |
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| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |