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
| Word | Meaning |
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| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| disport | sport |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |