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
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
dissipateto break up and drive off
culminationthe action of culminating
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural