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
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
grillto broil on a grill
addenduma thing added : addition