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 |
|---|---|
| rightful | just |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
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