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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enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
figmentsomething made up or contrived
unwittingnot knowing : unaware