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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WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state