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 |
|---|---|
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| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
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| combustible | capable of combustion |
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| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
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