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 |
|---|---|
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| endue | provide |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |