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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precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
pluckto pull or pick off or out
symmetrybalanced proportions
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with