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.

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traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
pilfersteal
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued