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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |