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photograph – n. a picture or likeness made by a camera

reflect – v. to show or be a sign of something

plate – n. a flat piece of metal or glass

retrieve – v. to get and bring back from a place

tarnish – adj. having a thin layer of material on the surface of metal that damages it or makes it look dull

fold – n. a part of something (like) cloth that lies or hangs on another part

embroider – v. sew a design on a piece of cloth

restore – v. return something to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.

contribute – v. to help cause something to happen