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
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
drabslattern
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
adjointo add or attach by joining
brawnthe flesh of a boar