Vocabulary Reading Etymology
cognate
noun
Related in origin; a word related to one in another language.
The English word 'avuncular' is a cognate of the Latin 'avunculus', meaning uncle.
Educated
by Tara Westover
Westover's memoirs give an admirably generous view of her family life, growing up as a Mormon in Idaho.
Her constant hope in the face of irresponsible and reprehensible actions shows true grit, and ultimately drives her to seek a way out of her directionless existence and break free from the toxic family dynamic.
