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 |
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| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |