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 |
|---|---|
| delusive | likely to delude |
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| cubicle | a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| frigid | intensely cold |
| nourishment | food |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| potable | suitable for drinking |