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
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
acuitykeenness of perception
junkettrip
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pendingduring