Inculcate

Pronounced < In-cull-kate >

It means:  to teach persistently and earnestly

Daily use:  A good teacher will inculcate a good work ethic in young students.

Memory trick: 

inculcate

in (reminds of)  =  in or absorb

cul (reminds of)  =  cool

 c (said like k) reminds of "okay"

ate (reminds of) ate or devour

The teacher put in cool ideas that are okay.  So we ate them up.

Listen: Inculcate

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