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
quotidianoccurring every day
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
figmentsomething made up or contrived
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
inertlacking the power to move
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
osseousbony