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 |
|---|---|
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| sibling | sib |