Heritage
easyPositive toneHAIR-ih-tij
noun
Definition
Property that is or may be inherited; valued objects and cultural traditions passed down through generations
Memory hook
HERIT-age: what you INHERIT from past ages - traditions and treasures passed down through generations.
Word roots
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Examples
“The museum preserves our cultural heritage.”
“She was proud of her Scottish heritage.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The museum preserves our cultural ______.”
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heritage
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GRE Tip
Heritage is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "legacy" or "inheritance" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "forfeiture".
Related GRE Words
legacy
Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor
conformist
A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
conventional
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
cosmopolitan
worldly and at home in many cultures or places
orthodox
Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
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