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
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
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discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
gerontocracyrule by elders
ancillarysubordinate