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
quietudea quiet state : repose
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm