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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| retribution | recompense |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| foppish | foolish |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |