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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
communetalk over
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
inequityinjustice