Heritage
easyHAIR-ih-tij
noun
Definition
Property that is or may be inherited; valued objects and cultural traditions passed down through generations
Examples
“The museum preserves our cultural heritage.”
“She was proud of her Scottish 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
conventional
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
conformist
A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
orthodox
Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
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