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
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger