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inheritance

/ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
English Definition
n. money or property received from someone after they die
中文释义
遗产
Example Sentence

The scholar used her inheritance to fund an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Petra.

这位学者用她的遗产资助了在古城佩特拉进行的考古发掘。

Synonyms
bequest legacy estate
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inheritance”?

  1. A Money or property received from someone after they die
  2. B The ability to understand something
  3. C The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
  4. D A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory
Show answer

A — Money or property received from someone after they die. “inheritance” means money or property received from someone after they die.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “money or property received from someone after they die”?

  1. A building
  2. B fairness
  3. C inheritance
  4. D understanding
Show answer

C — inheritance. “inheritance” means money or property received from someone after they die.

Common questions about “inheritance”

What does “inheritance” mean?

inheritance — money or property received from someone after they die. In Chinese: 遗产.

How do you pronounce “inheritance”?

inheritance is pronounced /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/.

How is “inheritance” used in a sentence?

The scholar used her inheritance to fund an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Petra. (这位学者用她的遗产资助了在古城佩特拉进行的考古发掘。)

What are synonyms for “inheritance”?

bequest, legacy, estate — all close in meaning to inheritance (money or property received from someone after they die).

Is “inheritance” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inheritance is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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