Vocabulary Review on Developmental Stages and Health Terms

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary related to developmental stages, relationships, and health terms, providing definitions in English.

adolescence

The period of life when a person is developing from a child into an adult.

adulthood

The stage of life when a person is fully grown or developed.

bond

A strong connection or relationship between people.

brotherhood

A close relationship among men as friends or members of a group.

character

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

childhood

The period of time when a person is a child.

conflict

A serious disagreement or argument.

connection

A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

fatherhood

The state of being a father.

friendship

The emotional bond between friends.

instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

interaction

The action of influencing or having an effect on another.

motherhood

The state of being a mother.

nature

The physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and landscapes.

parents

A person's father or mother.

relation

The way in which two or more people or groups are connected.

relationship

The way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave toward each other.

relative

A person connected by blood or marriage.

resemblance

The state of looking or being similar to someone or something.

rivalry

Competition for the same objective or superiority in the same field.

sibling

A brother or sister.

teenager

A person aged between 13 and 19.

temperament

A person's characteristic mood or behavior.

ties

A strong connection or bond.

upbringing

The care and training given to a child by its parents.

active role

Taking part or having an influence on something.

family gatherings

Meetings of family members to socialize and connect.

physical resemblance

The similarity in appearance between two people.

maternal instinct

A natural inclination of a mother towards her child.

sibling rivalry

Competition between siblings for parental attention or resources.

stable upbringing

A consistent and supportive environment in which a child is raised.

extended family

A family that extends beyond the nuclear family.

immediate family

A family group consisting only of parents and their children.

family resemblance

Similarities in appearance and traits among family members.

striking resemblance

A very noticeable likeness.

close-knit

Closely united.

maternal

Relating to a mother.

parental

Relating to a parent.

rewarding

Providing satisfaction or a sense of achievement.

stable

Withstand changes; consistent.

accommodate

To provide with something desired or needed.

adopt

To take up or start to use or follow.

break down

To stop functioning or to separate into parts.

develop

To grow or cause to grow.

endure

To suffer something painful or difficult patiently.

establish

To set up on a firm or permanent basis.

have sth in common

To share similar characteristics or interests.

inherit

To receive something from someone after their death.

interact

To act in such a way as to have an effect on another.

nurture

To care for and encourage growth or development.

play a role

To have an effect or influence in a situation.

relate (to)

To show or establish a connection.

ability

The power or skill to do something.

behavior

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself.

concept

An abstract idea or general notion.

gesture

A movement of the body to express an idea or meaning.

growth

The process of increasing in physical size.

height

The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.

imagination

The ability to form new ideas, images, or concepts.

infancy

The early stage of human development.

infant

A very young child or baby.

knowledge

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

maturity

The state of being fully developed or grown.

memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.

milestone

An important point in a process.

mind

The faculty of consciousness and thought.

peers

People of the same age, status, or ability.

period

A length or portion of time.

phase

A distinct stage in a process of change.

rate

A measurement, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

reminder

Something that serves to keep something in mind.

social skills

Abilities that facilitate interaction and communication with others.

skill

The ability to do something well.

stage

A distinct period or step in a process.

toddler

A young child who is just learning to walk.

transition

The process or a period of changing from one state to another.

abstract (adj)

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

clumsy (adj)

Awkward in movement or action.

fond (adj)

Having an affection or liking for.

fully-grown (adj)

Having reached full growth or maturity.

immature (adj)

Not fully developed or grown.

independent (adj)

Not relying on others.

irresponsible (adj)

Not showing a proper sense of responsibility.

mature (adj)

Fully developed in body or mind.

patient (adj)

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed.

rebellious (adj)

Showing a desire to resist authority.

significant (adj)

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

tolerant (adj)

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

acquire (v)

To buy or obtain an asset or object for oneself.

grow (v)

To undergrow or develop.

imitate (v)

To take or follow as a model.

look back (v)

To reflect on the past.

master (v)

To become skilled at.

remember (v)

To be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of someone or something.

remind (v)

To cause someone to remember someone or something.

reminisce (v)

To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.

throw a tantrum (v)

To become very angry and upset, typically a child.

visualise (v)

To form a mental image of something.

typically (adv)

In a way that is characteristic of a particular person or thing.

bear in mind

To remember or consider something.