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

WordMeaning
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
minusculevery small
salineconsisting of or containing salt
postulatedemand
bestowto put to use : apply
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess