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
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
ordainto invest (see invest
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless