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 |
|---|---|
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |