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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entitybeing
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innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun