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 |
|---|---|
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |
| parquet | to furnish with a floor of parquet |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |