testament
Произношение: [ˈtɛstə mənt]
Контекст: «legal»
(noun) a legal document that says what will happen to someone's things after they die. It's like a list or plan that tells who gets what when someone is gone.
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My grandmother wrote her testament to make sure her belongings went to her children.
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He didn’t leave a testament, so no one knew what he wanted to happen to his things.
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Did you know that writing a testament can help avoid confusion after someone passes away?
Контекст: «religion»
(noun) a part of the Bible, specifically referring to the Old Testament or New Testament. These are collections of writings that are sacred in Christianity and Judaism.
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Many stories in church come from the Old Testament.
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The New Testament is not the same as the Old Testament; each has different stories.
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Why do Christians follow the teachings in both the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Контекст: «evidence»
(noun) something that shows or proves something else to be true. Like when you say something about yourself and your actions show that it is true.
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Her actions were a testament to her hard work and dedication.
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His lack of effort was not a testament to his abilities.
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What can be a testament to your skills in sports?