Προχωρημένο Λεξιλόγιο για το GRE - Η κυβέρνηση ως αναγκαίο κακό

(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power

παραιτούμαι

to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power

χρίω

to take control of something without any legal basis

διεκδικώ άδικως

to stop resisting something and accept it

παραδίδομαι

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

παραχωρώ

to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

παραδίδομαι

to force a person of authority or power to step down from their position

αμύνομαι

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

απολύοντας κάποιον

to divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more

μεροληπτικός εκλογικός καταμερισμός

to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them

προσκυνώ

to secretly make plans, particularly to gain an advantage

μηχανώμαι

to appoint a person or thing to a lower status, position, or rank

παραπέμπω

to officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.

ακυρώ

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

υποσκάπτω

to be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.

αιχμή του δόρατος

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

υπονομεύω

(of speech or actions) simple and straightforward, without cunning or deceit

άτεχνος

(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself

αυτονόμος

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

πολεμοχαρής

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

υποχωρητικός

displaying a behavior befitting someone who is in a powerful and authoritative position

δεσποτικός

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

δουλοπρεπής

displaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought

οπαδός

ill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight

θηριώδης

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

τέχνασμα

an unpleasant or false statement intending to ruin someone's reputation

συκοφαντία

the formal ending of a business agreement, marriage, parliament, organization, etc.

διάλυση

a morally or legally wrong act, usually bribery, done to gain an advantage or support

εμβόλιο

someone who very strongly believes that their country is far more superior than other countries

εθνικιστής

a force, movement, organization, etc. that is large, powerful, and uncontrollable

τριαξονικό

a government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power

χούντα

an individual who possesses an extreme amount of wealth or a high social standing

βαθύπλουτος ινδός

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

ισχυρός

an individual who betrays their country by assisting the enemy occupying or controlling it

κουίσλινγκ

(of areas of land or of countries) having a border in common

συνορεύων

a neutral area free of the conflict and danger that is between opposing powers

νεκρή ζώνη

accusations made in retaliation for being accused

αντικατηγορία

an individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage

συκοφάντης