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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
redressto set right : remedy
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
abortiveprematurely born
untenablenot able to be defended