tyrannical
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/tɪˈrænɪkl/
ty · ran · ni · cal
tɪ · ˈræn · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian
Significado en Español
tiránico, despótico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bạo chúa, chuyên chế
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tyrant (tyrant) + ical→ tyrannical, despotic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “tyrannical” as used in this sentence: The manager''s tyrannical behavior made the employees feel oppressed and powerless.
A
benevolent
B
oppressive
C
lenient
D
humble
Show answer
B — oppressive.
“tyrannical” means adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian
Common questions about “tyrannical”
What does “tyrannical” mean?
tyrannical — adj. oppressive dictatorial authoritarian. In Chinese: 暴君的，专制的.
How do you pronounce “tyrannical”?
tyrannical is pronounced /tɪˈrænɪkl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ty · ran · ni · cal.
Is “tyrannical” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. tyrannical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tyrannical”?
tyrant (tyrant) + ical→ tyrannical, despotic.
