Lesson 5 Flashcards
What is a sibling?
A brother or sister.
Example: I have one sibling, an older sister.
What does ‘the age gap between you’ mean?
The difference in age between two people, typically siblings or friends.
Example: The age gap between my sister and me is three years.
What do the adverbs ‘always’, ‘often’, ‘quite often’, ‘usually’, ‘sometimes’, ‘hardly ever’, ‘rarely’, ‘never’, and ‘never ever’ describe?
They describe frequency, from most to least frequent.
Example: I always brush my teeth before bed.
What is a forehead?
The part of the face above the eyebrows.
Example: She wiped the sweat off her forehead.
What is a forearm?
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
Example: He has a tattoo on his forearm.
What is a forefather?
An ancestor, especially one from earlier generations.
Example: The forefathers of the country fought for its independence.
What does ‘foretell’ mean?
To predict or tell the future.
Example: She claimed she could foretell the future.
What does ‘foresee’ mean?
To anticipate or predict something.
Example: I couldn’t foresee how much work this project would take.
What does ‘unforeseen’ mean?
Unexpected or not anticipated.
Example: The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
What is a foreword?
A short introduction in a book, usually written by someone other than the author.
Example: The foreword of the book explains its historical context.
What is foreplay?
Intimate activities that happen before sexual intercourse.
Example: Foreplay is an important part of intimacy.
What does ‘forearm’ mean as a verb?
To prepare oneself in advance for something.
Example: You should forearm yourself with knowledge before the exam.
What does ‘foremost’ mean?
Most important or prominent.
Example: Her foremost priority is her family.
What is a nuclear family?
A family unit consisting of parents and their children.
Example: A nuclear family is common in many cultures.
What does ‘like-minded’ mean?
Having similar opinions, ideas, or interests.
Example: They found a group of like-minded people to work with.
