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What does 'maternity' refer to?
The state of being a mother
What does 'paternity' refer to?
The state of being a father
What does 'coax' mean?
To persuade someone gradually or by flattery
What does 'pass up' mean?
To decline an opportunity or offer
What does 'reluctant' mean?
Unwilling and hesitant
What does 'make ends meet' mean?
To have enough money to cover expenses
What is a 'pacifier'?
A rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on
What does 'burden' mean?
A heavy load or something oppressive
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
Test your understanding of vocabulary related to family relationships, including maternity, paternity, and parental roles.
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