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
crypticsecret
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
alleviaterelieve
congruentcongruous
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
nomenclaturename
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity