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 |
|---|---|
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |