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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| complicity | association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |