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
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
implicationsomething implied: such as
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression