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CONSANGUINEOUS

of the same blood or origin

The meaning of the word consanguineous is of the same blood or origin.

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WordMeaning
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
decipherdecode
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
ossifyto change into bone
promptto move to action : incite
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating