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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consortassociate
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
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transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
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