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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vieto strive for superiority : contend
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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