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 |
|---|---|
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| prologue | the preface or introduction to a literary work |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |