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 |
|---|---|
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |