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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preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
purgeto clear of guilt
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
rama male sheep