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 |
|---|---|
| aptitude | inclination |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| cognitive | of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |