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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redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
trappingsoutward signs
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
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primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
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miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)