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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| cue | the letter q |
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| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
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| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |