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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WordMeaning
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
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reparablecapable of being repaired
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
smughighly self-satisfied
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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corollarya proposition (see proposition