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
magnitudegreat size or extent
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
boorpeasant
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
sheerunqualified
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad