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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beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
headlongheadfirst
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
concentrichaving a common center
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
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