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 |
|---|---|
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| congruent | congruous |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |