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 |
|---|---|
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |