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
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
manumitto release from slavery
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated