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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WordMeaning
discomposeto destroy the composure of
homespunspun or made at home
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament