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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animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity