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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depictto represent by or as if by a picture
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
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paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph