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 |
|---|---|
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| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
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| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
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| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| ossify | to change into bone |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |