GRE Word List

CONSTITUTION

the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it

The meaning of the word constitution is the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.

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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
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presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
impuissanceweakness