GRE Word List

CONSANGUINEOUS

of the same blood or origin

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

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cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point