inheritance
/ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
in · her · i · tance
ɪn · ˈhɛr · ɪ · təns
English Definition
n. money or property received from someone after they die
Significado en Español
herencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tài sản thừa kế
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “inheritance”:
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A
expense
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B
loan
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C
legacy
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D
debt
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C — legacy.
“inheritance” means n. money or property received from someone after they die
Common questions about “inheritance”
What does “inheritance” mean?
inheritance — n. money or property received from someone after they die. In Chinese: 遗产.
How do you pronounce “inheritance”?
inheritance is pronounced /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · her · i · tance.
Is “inheritance” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. inheritance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
