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 |
|---|---|
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| rightful | just |
| overthrow | overturn |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |