GRE Word List
EUGENIC
relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
The meaning of the word eugenic is relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
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