Visual Vocabulary for CAT GRE XAT Verbal section

1. To formally give up
power
S: Relinquish,
Renounce,
Abandon

2. Sticking together
Latin: to cling
S: In Unison,
Hand in Glove

3. A brilliantly executed
plan; a sudden
overthrow of the
government
S: Feat,
Masterstroke,
Maneuver

4. Characterized by the
exercise of absolute power,
usually with evil intent
Greek: master
S: Tyrannical,
Dictatorial,
Autocratic

5. Domineering;
oppressively
overbearing

6. Disagreeing with an
established system,
organization, or belief
S: Discordant,
Non-conformist,
Dissenting

7. To encroach in a way
that violates the
rights of others; to
trespass
S: Infringe,
Invade,
Tresspass

8. Traveling from place
to place
Latin: road, route or
journey
S: Wandering,
Migratory,
Nomadic

9. To cater to the lower
tastes and desires of
others, or exploit their
weaknesses
S: Indulge,
Gratify

10. A devoted supporter;
devoted to an biased
toward a particular
cause
S: Adherent,
Upholder

11. Official permission
or approval
S: Authorization,
Backing

12. To prevent from being
known; to subdue
S: Conquer,
Crush,
Overpower

13. To take power by force
S: Seize,
appropriate,
commandeer

14. ABDICATE COHESIVE COUP
DESPOTIC DICTATORIAL DISSIDENT
IMPINGE ITINERANT PANDER
PARTISAN SANCTION SUPPRESS
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