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 |
|---|---|
| molten | fused or liquefied by heat : melted |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |