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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| pugilist | fighter |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| indite | make up |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |