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 |
|---|---|
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| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| benison | blessing |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
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