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 |
|---|---|
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| caulk | to stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe) |
| osseous | bony |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| slew | a large number |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |