GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

Random words

WordMeaning
collectedgathered together
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
cemeterya burial ground
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
repelto drive back : repulse