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
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
pummelpound
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
demisedeath