Cambridge Vocabulary Flashcards
nurture
/ˈnɜːrtʃɚ/
help someone develop and grow
doing school projects helps students ………. essential skills
accommodating
/əˈkɑː.mə.deɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
agreeing to a demand
In a healthy relationship, couples ……….. each other’s mental and emotional needs
sibling
/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
brother or sister
……….. born close together tend to establish a strong emotional bond
relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
respond to somebody
At a business event, ……….. to anyone who asks you a question can help establish a professional relationship
adolescence
/ˌæd.əˈles.əns/
the stage between childhood and adulthood
Most parents face challenges when raising their children during ……….. .
rewarding
/rɪˈwɔː.dɪŋ/
giving a lot of pleasure
Children that experience ……… communication with their siblings tend to establish more successful friendships in their adolescence
interaction
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
communication
Recent studies indicate that having complex, positive human ……….. can prevent Alzheimer’s disease
maternal
/məˈtɜːr.nəl/
related to a mother; charecteristics associated with motherhood
Julie has exceptional ………. instincts; she calms babies as soon as she hugs them
upbringing
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
The care a child receives during their early years
Although they had a chaotic …….. , they have established a healthy bond without any sign of sibling rivalry
resemblance
/rɪˈzɛm.bləns/
The state of being similar
His ……… to his paternal grandfather was so evident that even distant relatives can identify him
instinct
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
An innate behavior particularly for basic needs
While children in their early years act and respond according to their ……… , they begin learning from their surroundings at that stage