W49-2024 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of endowment?
A
The action of endowing something or someone.
2
Q
Provide an example of endowment in a sentence.
A
‘He tried to promote the endowment of a Chair of Psychiatry.’
3
Q
What are synonyms for the term endowment related to funding?
A
- funding
- financing
4
Q
What does endowment refer to in terms of personal attributes?
A
A quality or ability possessed or inherited by someone.
5
Q
Give an example of natural endowments.
A
‘His natural endowments were his height and intelligence.’
6
Q
List synonyms for endowment related to personal attributes.
A
- quality
- characteristic
