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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| Word | Meaning |
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| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
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| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
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