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

WordMeaning
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
queruloushabitually complaining
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function