GRE Word List

TRIBUNE

a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates

The meaning of the word tribune is a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates.

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WordMeaning
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
slanderto utter slander against : defame
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
wagto be in motion : stir
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
gullibleeasily duped or cheated