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

WordMeaning
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
evenhandedfair
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
primethe second of the canonical hours
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
inflateddistended with air or gas
retrenchcut down