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 |
|---|---|
| jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| cryptic | secret |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |