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exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
"The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition."
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
"The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler."
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
"As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance."
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
"Social media has become ubiquitous among young people."
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
"The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press."
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
"The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer."
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
"He invited her with an ulterior motive."
being the best, final, or most extreme
"Success is the ultimate goal of hard work."
a final demand or statement of terms
"The workers gave the company an ultimatum to raise their wages."
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
"The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics."
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
"Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception."
A feeling of resentment or offense.
"She took umbrage at his rude remark."
Not able to be explained or justified.
"She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room."
Plain and simple; not decorated.
"The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair."
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
"He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard."
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
"She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success."
Complete agreement by everyone in a group.
"The proposal was accepted with complete unanimity."
Fully in agreement; with everyone sharing the same opinion.
"The jury reached a unanimous verdict."
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
"Her logic was unassailable during the debate."
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
"His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time."
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
"Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble."
Lacking confidence or certainty.
"She gave an unassured answer during the interview."
Impossible to avoid or prevent.
"Delays were unavoidable due to heavy rain."
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