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 |
|---|---|
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| limp | to walk lamely |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |