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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deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
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problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
congruentcongruous
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes