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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| portly | dignified |
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| convention | agreement |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
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| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |