A complete lesson on Memoir and personal essay craft — vocabulary, grammar, and practice exercises all in one. After this lesson, you'll be able to talk about Memoir and personal essay craft with confidence. Build your Memoir and personal essay craft vocabulary with 20 new words and expressions. Practice with audio from native speakers and reinforce with exercises.
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3 levels: flashcards, quiz, and writing
articulate
speak clearly
nuanced
Having fine distinctions or complexity
reconcile
Restore friendly relations
authenticate
verify as genuine
juxtapose
Place side by side for contrast
introspection
Self-reflection or inner examination
vulnerability
Being emotionally exposed or fragile
contemplative
Thoughtful or meditative
retrospective
bootstrap
poignant
bureaucratic
visceral
visceral
epiphany
converted to cash or settled
ruminate
Think deeply about something
candor
Honesty or frankness
excavate
Dig out or unearth
cathartic
Emotionally cleansing or relieving
reminiscence
Memory or recollection
chronicle
Record or document events
melancholy
Sadness or gloom
illuminate
Make clear or brighten