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 |
|---|---|
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| prong | fork |