English Vocabulary: Family and Children
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What is the opposite of 'upbringing' in meaning?

  • Downbringing (correct)
  • Turbulent
  • Convalescence
  • Juvenile

    • Which stage of life is characterized by the age range of 1-11 months?

  • Adolescence
  • Infancy (correct)
  • Convalescence
  • Juvenile

    • What is the meaning of 'neonate'?

  • A person in their adolescence
  • A person in their infancy
  • A newborn baby (correct)
  • A person in their juvenile stage

    • Which of the following words is an antonym of 'turbulent'?

    <p>Uplifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'bring up' in the context of parenting?

    <p>To educate or nurture a child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to parenting with their meanings:

    <p>Upbringing = Nurturing and educating Bring up = To nurture and educate Foster family = A temporary caregiver Adoptive family = A permanent caregiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to human development with their age ranges:

    <p>Infancy = 1-11 months Adolescence = 11-18 years Juvenile = 15-18 years Neonate = Newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to personal traits with their meanings:

    <p>Authoritarian = Having strict control Lenient = Being tolerant Well-adjusted = Emotionally stable Over-protective = Excessively cautious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to education with their meanings:

    <p>Convalescence = Recovery from illness Resit = To retake an exam Cognitive = Related to mental processes Run wild = To lose control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to family dynamics with their meanings:

    <p>Compact = Close-knit Mono-parent = Single parent Bring down = To demote or humiliate Bring about = To cause something to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words related to personal growth with their meanings:

    <p>Uplifting = Inspiring or motivational Turbulent = Chaotic or disturbed Convergence = Coming together Bring up = To nurture and educate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary

    • Compact: means lightweight or taking up little space
    • Mono-parent: a single parent
    • Bring down: to lower or defeat something
    • Bring about: to cause something to happen
    • Bring up: to nurture or educate someone
    • Upbringing: the process of bringing up or educating someone
    • Uplifting: inspiring or raising someone's spirits

    Human Development

    • Convalescence: the period of time spent recovering from illness or injury
    • Neonate: a newborn baby
    • Infancy: the period of time from birth to 11 months
    • Adolescence: the period of time from 11 to 18 years old
    • Juvenile: a young person between 15 and 18 years old
    • Compact: means lightweight or dense
    • Mono-parent: a single parent
    • Various meanings of "bring":
      • Bring down: to lower or knock down something or someone
      • Bring about: to cause something to happen
      • Bring up: to nurture or educate someone
    • Upbringing: the process of raising a child, teaching them values and morals
    • Uplifting: inspiring or giving someone hope and confidence

    Stages of Life and Development

    • Convalescence: the period of recovery from illness or injury
    • Neonate: a newborn baby
    • Infancy: the stage of life from birth to 11 months
    • Adolescence: the stage of life from 11 to 18 years old
    • Juvenile: a young person, typically between 15 and 18 years old

    Psychology and Social Dynamics

    • Convergence: the process of coming together or uniting
    • Authoritarian: relating to a strict, dictatorial style of governance or leadership
    • Lenient: gentle, permissive, or tolerant
    • Well-adjusted: someone who is able to adapt to new situations and is emotionally stable

    Education and Childcare

    • Resit: to take an exam or test again
    • Over-protective: being excessively anxious to protect someone, often to the point of being restrictive
    • Cognitive: related to the process of thinking, learning, or perceiving
    • Run wild: to lose control or become unmanageable
    • Foster family: a temporary care arrangement for a child, often provided by a different family
    • Adoptive family: a permanent family arrangement for a child, where the child is legally adopted by the new family

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    This quiz tests your understanding of English vocabulary related to family and childhood, including words for family relationships, growth stages, and health.

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