GRE Word List
CONSTITUENCY
a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
The meaning of the word constituency is a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position).
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| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
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| prong | fork |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| adulterate | to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element |
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