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 |
|---|---|
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| spate | freshet |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |