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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reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
woefulfull of woe : grievous
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
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