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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garishclothed in vivid colors
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warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
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