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
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty