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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| Word | Meaning |
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| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| rejoinder | the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| concatenate | linked together |
| catechism | oral instruction |