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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WordMeaning
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
sledgesledgehammer
consortassociate
docileeasily taught
reckoncount
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
sojourna temporary stay