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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vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
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engrossto copy or write in a large hand
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
trappingsoutward signs
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