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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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
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actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
incontinentnot continent: such as
elysianof or relating to Elysium
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
willowyabounding with willows
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness