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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proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron