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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subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
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beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
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juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
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