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 |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |