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 |
|---|---|
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| render | to melt down |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |