GRE Word List
TRIBUNE
official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people
The meaning of the word tribune is official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| faze | disconcert; dismay; embarrass |
| prone | inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone |
| blue | gloomy; depressed |
| infraction | violation (of a rule or regulation); breach |
| dissipate | squander; waste foolishly; scatter |
| cliche | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched |
| suspense | state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty |
| magisterial | authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner |
| censure | blame; criticize; express strong disapproval; N: severe criticism; strong disapproval |
| regale | entertain |
