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1. festive (adj.) [ˈfes.tɪv]
having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special social occasion
EX: The hall looked very festive with its Christmas tree.
2. seminal (adj.) [ˈsem.ɪ.nəl]
containing important new ideas and having a great influence on later work
EX: She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student.
3. investment (n.) [ɪnˈvest .mənt]
the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this
EX: There's been a significant investment of time and energy in order to make the project a success.
4. inheritance (n.) [ɪnˈher.ɪ.tənt s]
money or objects that someone gives you when they die
EX: The large inheritance from his aunt meant that he could buy his own boat.
5. suspension (n.) [səˈspen.ʃən]
when someone stops something happening, operating, etc. for a period of time
when a person is temporarily not allowed to work, go to school or take part in an activity, as a punishment
EX: The suspension of fighting is to take effect at 6 am on Monday.
The union is protesting about the suspension of a restaurant worker.
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