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
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
retiringreserved
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
rectifyto set right : remedy
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful