cruelly oppressive
The tyrannical ruler was eventually overthrown by rebels.
Vocabulary like tyrannical appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
belligerence; obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
overused phrase; an obvious truth
cloudy; (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
disturbance; unstable flow of a liquid or gas
troubled; characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
pompous; ostentatiously lofty in style
shaking; a violent disturbance
storm; a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
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