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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hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
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brevityshortness of duration
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
hideto put out of sight : secrete
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
resurrectto raise from the dead
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view