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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| asunder | into parts |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |