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 |
|---|---|
| submissive | submitting to others |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| plait | pleat |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| scion | descendant |