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

WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
buoyanthaving buoyancy
respitea period of temporary delay
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery