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

WordMeaning
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
prowessdistinguished bravery
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack