08.08 Flashcards
to own or have something
They … a large collection of books.
possess
a person’s closest relatives, including parents, siblings, and children
My … … includes my parents and my brother.
immediate family
a specific path or direction to a destination
We took the scenic … to the mountains. (pronunc)
route
a child who has no siblings
She is … … … and often feels lonely.
an only child
a woman who is married to one’s father but is not one’s biological mother
His … is very kind and caring.
stepmother
behaving in a way that is mentally and emotionally advanced for one’s age (pronunc)
She is very … for her age and takes responsibility for her actions.
mature
having or showing good judgment
It was … of you to bring an umbrella, considering the weather.
sensible
able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious (pronunc)
You need to be … when learning a new language.
patient
showing feelings of love or fondness
The dog was very … and loved to cuddle.
affectionate
behaving in a way that is not as developed or advanced as is expected for one’s age
He is sometimes … and makes silly jokes.
immature
a specific date referring to April 30th
I plan to celebrate my birthday … … … … with friends.
on thirtieth of April
a child with no siblings
Being … … … sometimes made me feel lonely, but I enjoyed the extra attention.
an only child
when an airplane leaves the ground and begins to fly
The planes … … smoothly despite the bad weather. (pr.simple)
take off
everyday tasks or duties around the house
I have to do my … before I can go out with friends.
chores
the walkway between rows in a plane, church, or store
We chose seats by the … for more legroom.
aisle
