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
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike