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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
frivolousof little weight or importance
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain