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
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
sleightdeceitful craftiness
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
upshotthe final result : outcome