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 |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| crypt | a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| reverberate | reflect |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |