inheritance
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Money or property received from someone after they die, or characteristics passed down from parents.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She used her _____ to buy a small house by the coast."
Answer: inheritance
In your own words, what does "inheritance" mean?
Money or property received from someone after they die, or characteristics passed down from parents.
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