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.

Random words

WordMeaning
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
reparteea quick and witty reply
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water