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
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
disportsport
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice