Word of the day
inculcate
1. instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
“the failures of the churches to inculcate a sense of moral responsibility”
2. teach (someone) an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction
“they will try to inculcate you with a respect for culture”
verb
/ɪnˈkəlˌkeɪt/
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inculcate
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The teacher worked hard to inculcate _____ her students a sense of responsibility."
Select three words related to inculcate
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- implicate
- inculpate
- accuse
- infuse
- impress
- inspire
Choose the phrase that uses inculcate correctly
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Find a word related to inculcate
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