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 |
|---|---|
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| chivalrous | valiant |