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
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources