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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paradigmexample
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ensueto strive to attain : pursue
marrowbone marrow
slanderto utter slander against : defame
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