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
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
igniteto set afire
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social