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
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
errantbehaving wrongly
progenydescendants
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)