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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WordMeaning
gapeto open the mouth wide
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
compilationthe act or process of compiling
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase