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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WordMeaning
consignto give over to another's care
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swipea strong sweeping blow
havenharbor
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
esteemthe regard in which one is held
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
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