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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WordMeaning
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
gustythe sensation of taste