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 |
|---|---|
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| harass | exhaust |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| imbibe | drink |