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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| steep | lofty |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |