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
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
fellskin
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
detonationthe action or process of detonating
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse