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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WordMeaning
deputizeto appoint as deputy
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron