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 |
|---|---|
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |