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
servileof or befitting a menial position
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel