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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callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
blushoutward appearance : view
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
equipoisea state of equilibrium