GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
waketo be or remain awake
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
desperatehaving lost hope
degradationthe act or process of degrading
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