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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immureto enclose within or as if within walls
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avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger