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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WordMeaning
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acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
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slywise in practical affairs
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region