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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WordMeaning
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
gorgea narrow passage through land
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit