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.

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WordMeaning
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
aloftat or to a great height
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource