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
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
inanimatenot animate:
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
foppishfoolish
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
lumberto move ponderously
figmentsomething made up or contrived
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach