GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

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WordMeaning
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
penetrateto pass into or through
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain