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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bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
delveexcavate
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency