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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primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
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indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
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annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance