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 |
|---|---|
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| gustatory | relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |