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
debuta first appearance
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
espousemarry
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments