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
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
slackento make less active : slow up
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
sobernot intoxicated
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture