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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| facade | the front of a building |
| osseous | bony |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |