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 |
|---|---|
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| oust | to remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| apprehend | arrest |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |