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erf

/ɜːrf/

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Visual illustration for the word "inheritance" - The passing of title to an estate upon death.
inheritancenoun
/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

Visual illustration for the word "distributed" - To divide into portions and dispense.
distributedverb
/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Visual illustration for the word "probability" - The state of being probable; likelihood.
probabilitynoun
/pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being probable; likelihood.

"The probability of passing the math test is high if you study regularly. "

Visual illustration for the word "originally" - As it was in the beginning.
originallyadverb
/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Visual illustration for the word "inherited" - To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
inheritedverb
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Visual illustration for the word "measurement" - The act of measuring.
measurementnoun
/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

Visual illustration for the word "extension" - The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase
extensionnoun
/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Visual illustration for the word "grandfather" - A father of someone's parent.
grandfathernoun
/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

Visual illustration for the word "generations" - The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.
generationsnoun
/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

Visual illustration for the word "patrimony" - A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.
patrimonynoun
/ˈpætrɪmoʊni/ /ˈpætrɪməni/

A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.

"John felt a strong responsibility to preserve his family's farm, seeing it as a precious patrimony passed down through generations. "

Visual illustration for the word "settlement" - The act of settling.
settlementnoun
/ˈset.l.mənt/

The act of settling.

"The settlement of the family argument took several hours. "

Visual illustration for the word "healthiest" - Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.
healthiestadjective
/ˈhɛlθiəst/ /ˈhɛlθɪəst/

Enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well.

"He was father to three healthy kids."