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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intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
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proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
dingydirty
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
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forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude