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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |