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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| Word | Meaning |
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| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
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| prompt | to move to action : incite |
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| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
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| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |