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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inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
growlrumble
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