GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
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lucremonetary gain : profit
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay