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 |
|---|---|
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |