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.

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clipencompass
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vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant