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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perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
transpireto take place : go on
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
pendingduring
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
imminentready to take place : happening soon
rankrelative standing or position
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn