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
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
delugean overflowing of the land by water
ramificationbranch
succulentfull of juice : juicy