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 |
|---|---|
| reaper | one that reaps |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| significant | having meaning |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |