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 |
|---|---|
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |