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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WordMeaning
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
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cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament