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 |
|---|---|
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| arrogance | an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |