Vocabulary: Family Relationships

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• Maternity: state of being a mother; motherhood
• Example: taking maternity leave to care for a newborn baby

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• Paternity: state of being a father; fatherhood
• Example: confirming biological relationship with a child through a paternity test

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• Parental: relating to parents or parental duties
• Example: parental guidance is important for a child's upbringing

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• Coax: to persuade someone gradually or by flattery to do something
• Example: coaxing a cat down from a tree with a treat

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• Pass up: to decline an opportunity or offer
• Example: declining a chance to travel to Europe during the summer

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• Reluctant: unwilling and hesitant
• Example: hesitating to ask for help, but knowing it's necessary

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• Make ends meet: to have enough money to cover expenses; to make a living
• Example: earning enough to cover monthly expenses with both partners working

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• Pacifier: a rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on
• Example: soothing a crying infant with a pacifier

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• Burden: a heavy load or something oppressive
• Example: feeling overwhelmed by debt

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• Treat: to behave towards someone in a particular way; to handle or deal with something in a specific manner
• Example: treating guests with kindness and respect

Test your understanding of vocabulary related to family relationships, including maternity, paternity, and parental roles.