VOCABULARY (TOPIC- MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT)

 1. Ability - capability

He has ability to do this job.

2. Consequence- result

Every action has its consequences.

3. Gestures- visible body movements that expresses a specific action or attitude

Gestures are very important in human communication.

4. Infant- new born

We need more medical care for infants.

5. Milestone- an important event in the development

Development during each milestone is important.

6. Peers- classmates/friends

Peer pressure is responsible for drug abuse.

7. Toddler- a young child who is just beginning to walk

Parents should take care of their toddlers.

8. Transition- the process of change

Transition is the law of nature.

9. Abstract- existing in thoughts only but not in reality/ intellectual

His ideas are too abstract.

10. Cognitive- related to the knowledge/process of knowing

Cognitive skills are important to solve a problem.

11. Clumsy-  awkward in movement

The beggar was old and clumsy.

12. Rebellious- showing a desire to resist control or authority

These days, youngsters have rebellious nature.

13. Acquire- get

A bad habit is easily acquired.

14. Imitate - copy/ follow as a model

Young children try to imitate their favorite celebrities.

15. Reminisce- to  indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events/ to think back to 

He reminisces about how hard life was in the old prison.


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