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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| sepulcher | a place of burial : tomb |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |