GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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slakesubside
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
couriermessenger
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
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temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
suppliantsupplicant
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
redressto set right : remedy