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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climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
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gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
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