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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
slapdashhaphazard
nourishmentfood