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
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
lugubriousmournful
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
throttleto compress the throat of : choke