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 |
|---|---|
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| encumber | weigh down |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| contingent | dependent on or conditioned by something else |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| defer | put off |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
