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 |
|---|---|
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |