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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mimicryan instance of mimicking
havenharbor
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
whittlea large knife
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esteemthe regard in which one is held
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
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pendantsomething suspended: such as