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
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| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
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| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| farce | stuff |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
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| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |