Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The people rose against the king's DESPOTIC rule.

kindlyCorrect answerYour answertyrannicalCorrect answerYour answerdemocraticCorrect answerYour answerdesperateCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Despotic means ruling with total, often cruel, power. Tyrannical means the same.

Worth noting

Desperate looks alike but means having lost hope. Democratic is close to the opposite.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The people rose against the king's DESPOTIC rule.