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
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
inflateddistended with air or gas
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
hideto put out of sight : secrete
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
hydrophobiarabies
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds