UNIT 2: MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

spontaneous (a) - (spɑːnˈteɪ.ni.əs)

in a natural, unforced way - tự phát

reach maturity (n)

đến tuổi trưởng thành

overgrown (a)

used to describe something that has grown too large

transition (n)

a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens

unparalleled (a)

having no equal; better or greater than any other

rebel against (v)

to refuse to obey rules or people in authority

go through a clumsy phase (phr)

to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation

self-conscious (a)

nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions

spurt (n)

a sudden and short period of increased activity, effort, or speed (= increase)

throw/ have a tantrum (n) - (ˈtæn.trəm)

a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's

acquire (v)

to get or obtain something

without support = without help = unassisted (phr)

ko cần sự hỗ trợ

fully-grown (a)

people and other living things that are full-grown have finished their physical growth and will not grow taller

abstract (a)

existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object - trừu tượng

clumsy (a) - (ˈklʌm.zi)

awkward in movement or manner

phase = period = stage (n)

giai đoạn; thời kì

infancy (n)

trẻ sơ sinh

sensitive (a)

easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry

overindulgent (a) - (ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt)

tending to allow someone (especially a child) to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food, money, or attention. - quá nuông chiều

overprotective (a)

wishing to protect someone, especially a child, too much

tolerant (a) - (ˈtɑː.lɚ.ənt)

able to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions (khoan dung; độ lượng; có khả năng chịu đựng)

keep an open mind (phr)

try not to judge before you know the facts

bear in mind (phr)

to remember

have something in mind (phr)

to have an idea

my mind went blank (phr)

I couldn't remember a thing

it slipped my mind (phr)

I forgot

put/ set your mind at ease/ rest (phr)

to stop you from worrying

broaden one's mind (phr)

to increase your knowledge

have something on your mind (phr)

to be worried about something

reminisce (v)

to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure

reminder (n)

a written or spoken message that reminds someone to do something

look back (phr)

to think about or remember what happened in the past