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
convoketo call together to a meeting
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
pinnacea light sailing ship
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface