GRE Word List

INSTITUTION

an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character

The meaning of the word institution is an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character.

Random words

WordMeaning
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous