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hard word week
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| memoir | a written account of one's personal life |
| foster | to encourage or care for |
| instil | to introduce gradually; implant |
| shackle | a device (usually metal) that restricts the movement of a prisoner, like handcuffs |
| conventional | standard; ordinary |
| assimilate | to incorporate or absorb something; to adjust to |
| allot | to distribute or divide into portions or shares |
| deceptive | misleading or dishonest |
| theme | 1. the main subject or unifying idea 2. the music associated with a TV show or person (short for theme song) |
| haven | a refuge or safe place |
| ornate | decorated in a very fancy, flashy style |
| sublime | supreme, outstanding or lofty |
| surpass | to exceed or go beyond |
| bountiful | having a lot; plentiful |
| phenomenon | an observable event; something that is extraordinary |