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 |
|---|---|
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| peerless | matchless |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| courier | messenger |