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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WordMeaning
aptitudeinclination
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
verbalizeto express something in words
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
protractto prolong in time or space : continue