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 |
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| vixen | a female fox |
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| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
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| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
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| passe | past one's prime |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |