despot

Day 26Level 1

DEHS-puht

tyrannical ruler

a ruler with absolute power; tyrannical ruler

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

autocrat, authoritarian, dictator

Example Sentence:

Every despot in the world has had some version of nationalized health care as a means of gaining control over his population.

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refrain

uhb-STAYN

to refrain from an activity

cheerful readiness

uh-LAK-ri-tee

cheerful readiness; eagerness; speed

bestow

bih-KWEETH

to give or leave through a will; to hand down

cow-like

BOH-vahyn

relating to, or resembling cows; dull

sensuality

kahr-NAL-uh-tee

sensuality

remorse

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

feeling of guilt or regret