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 |
|---|---|
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| ignite | to set afire |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |