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 |
|---|---|
| reaper | one that reaps |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| romp | one that romps |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |