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 |
|---|---|
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |