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
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
omnipotentalmighty
prattleprate
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.