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

WordMeaning
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
shoveto push along
disquietudeanxiety
ebullientboiling
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance