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
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
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convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
obsessivetending to cause obsession
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catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
forteone's strong point