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
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
cataclysmflood
ferventvery hot : glowing
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
dawdleto spend time idly
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
skimpskimpy