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
frolicfull of fun : merry
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
fellskin
muddleto make turbid or muddy