Vocabulary: Family Relationships
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What does 'maternity' refer to?

  • The state of being a father
  • The state of being a mother (correct)
  • The relationship between parents and children
  • The duties of parents

    • What does 'paternity' refer to?

  • The duties of parents
  • The state of being a father (correct)
  • The state of being a mother
  • The relationship between parents and children

    • What does 'coax' mean?

  • To persuade someone gradually or by flattery (correct)
  • To bake a cake
  • To decline an opportunity or offer
  • To have enough money to cover expenses

    • What does 'pass up' mean?

    <p>To decline an opportunity or offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reluctant' mean?

    <p>Unwilling and hesitant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'make ends meet' mean?

    <p>To have enough money to cover expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'pacifier'?

    <p>A rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'burden' mean?

    <p>A heavy load or something oppressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

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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

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