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 |
|---|---|
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| commune | talk over |
| brawny | muscular |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |