legacy
/ˈleɡəsi/
leg · a · cy
ˈleɡ · ə · si
English Definition
n. something handed down from the past
Significado en Español
legado, herencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
di sản, tài sản thừa kế
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Example Sentence
The story is part of our legacy.
故事是我们传统的一部分。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
legacy(heritage)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “legacy”:
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A
tradition
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B
inheritance
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C
innovation
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D
creation
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B — inheritance.
“legacy” means n. something handed down from the past
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The great artist left behind a rich ______ of beautiful paintings.
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A
legacy
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B
debt
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C
rumor
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D
penalty
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A — legacy.
“legacy” means n. something handed down from the past
Common questions about “legacy”
What does “legacy” mean?
legacy — n. something handed down from the past. In Chinese: 遗产，遗留物.
How do you pronounce “legacy”?
legacy is pronounced /ˈleɡəsi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: leg · a · cy.
How do you use “legacy” in a sentence?
The story is part of our legacy. (故事是我们传统的一部分。)
What are synonyms for “legacy”?
inheritance, heritage — all close in meaning to legacy (n. something handed down from the past).
Is “legacy” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. legacy appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “legacy”?
legacy(heritage)
