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 |
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| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| postulate | demand |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |