GRE Word List
TYRANNY
oppressive power
The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| enduring | lasting |
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| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
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| perforate | to make a hole through |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |