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

WordMeaning
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
paradigmexample
dominaterule
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
contrivedevise
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right