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 |
|---|---|
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| docile | easily taught |
| evenhanded | fair |