1. inheritance noun (QUALITY)
/ɪnˈher.ɪ.tənt s/ n [C usually singular U]
a physical or mental characteristic inherited from your parents, or the process by which this happens
genetic inheritance
A particular gene is responsible for the inheritance of eye colour.
2.nurture verb (FOR A LONG TIME)
/ˈnɜː.tʃər//ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/ v [T] formal
to have a particular emotion, plan or idea for a long time
Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon.
3.thrive verb
/θraɪv/ v [I] (thrived or US ALSO throve, thrived or US ALSO thriven)
to grow, develop or be successful
His business thrived in the years before the war.
She seems to thrive on stress.
Monday, September 21, 2009
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