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 |
|---|---|
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| ramification | branch |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |