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 |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| apprehend | arrest |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |