People and relationships 5

pretentious

tries to appear more serious or important that someone is

puerile

Silly, childish, or immature in an annoying way.

sloppy

Careless, untidy, or messy—showing a lack of care, effort, or organization.

fickle

Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection—unpredictable or unreliable.

nit-picking

Fussy or overly concerned with finding small, trivial faults or mistakes.

obnoxious

Extremely unpleasant, rude, or offensive.

dejected

Sad, depressed, or dispirited due to a loss of hope or confidence.

forlorn

Pitifully sad, abandoned, or lonely—or hopeless and unlikely to succeed.

distraight

Very deeply worried, upset, or agitated to the point of being unable to think clearly.

down

Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy and enthusiasm.

miserable

unhappy, uncomfortable, or causing severe distress and discomfort.

conception

time when sperm and egg meet and a baby starts to form

implants

to fix ideas, feelings, or opinions in someone else's mind

conceive

to become pregnant with a child.

IVF

In Vitro Fertilization

midwife

A healthcare professional trained to assist women through pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

caesarean section

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdomen and uterus (commonly referred to as a C-section).

ripe old age

A very advanced age; living until a long, full, and elderly stage of life.

sheltered accomodation

Independent housing for elderly or disabled people with built-in support and emergency help.

doddery

Slow, shaky, and unsteady on one's feet, typically as a result of old age.

gaga

Confused, forgetful, or slightly senile due to old age—or completely infatuated and overly enthusiastic about someone or something.

have all her withs about her

To be mentally sharp, alert, and fully conscious—capable of thinking clearly and reacting quickly.

wake

A gathering held before or after a funeral for family and friend

mouring

The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically demonstrated through grief, funeral customs, or wearing black clothing.

condolences

Expressions of sympathy and comfort offered to someone who is experiencing grief, especially following a death.

to be at death’s door

To be extremely ill or gravely injured, to the point of being very close to dying.

to be on your last legs

To be near the end of life, usefulness, or strength

perished

Died or was destroyed, especially in a sudden, violent, or untimely way

slaughtered

killed people in large numbers in a violent, cruel, or mass scale

deceased

No longer living; dead

bequeath

To leave personal property or money to someone in a will after death

intestate

Dying without having made a valid will