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 |
|---|---|
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |