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
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
componenta constituent part : ingredient
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand