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
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
adjurationa solemn oath
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks