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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| Word | Meaning |
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| afterlife | an existence after death |
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| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |