GRE Word List

TYRANNY

oppressive power

The meaning of the word tyranny is oppressive power.

Random words

WordMeaning
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
queruloushabitually complaining
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
desperatehaving lost hope
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
recastto cast again
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit