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
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
retributionrecompense
appriseto give notice to : tell
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
foppishfoolish
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
abjureto renounce upon oath