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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| steep | lofty |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| thespian | actor |
| fervid | very hot : burning |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |