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.

Random words

WordMeaning
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
peerlessmatchless
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
untenablenot able to be defended
couriermessenger