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 |
|---|---|
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| inequity | injustice |
| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
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| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |