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 |
|---|---|
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
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| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |