GRE Word List
PRIMOGENITURE
the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
The meaning of the word primogeniture is the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |