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
crassgross
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
pendulouspoised without visible support
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
lacerationthe act of lacerating
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity