GRE Word List
PATRIMONY
an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
The meaning of the word patrimony is an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| illimitable | incapable of being limited or bounded : measureless |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| stun | to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |