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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surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
couriermessenger
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
compilationthe act or process of compiling
overweeningarrogant