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

WordMeaning
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
paltryinferior
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant