Topic Vocabulary & Exercises

Topic Vocabulary:

carefree (adjective):

Definition: Feeling relaxed and happy, not worried or stressed.

Example: During summer vacation, the children enjoyed carefree days of playing and having fun.

coddle (verb):

Definition: To treat someone very gently and protectively, like a baby.

Example: Grandma tends to coddle her youngest granddaughter by giving her treats all the time.

dependent (adjective):

Definition: Needing someone or something else for support, care, or resources.

Example: He was already 21 but was still totally dependent on his parents.

discipline (noun):

Definition: Rules and punishments aimed at controlling behaviour.

Example: The discipline at the school was tough and students were severely punished for misbehaving.

fill with wonder (verb phrase):

Definition: Making someone feel amazed or fascinated by something.

Example: The fireworks display filled the spectators with wonder.

grow apart (phrasal verb):

Definition: To become less close or connected over time, especially in relationships or friendships.

Example: As they got older, Sarah and Tim grew apart and didn't talk as much.

inseparable (adjective):

Definition: Unable to be separated or parted.

Example: The two best friends were inseparable and did everything together.

look back (phrasal verb):

Definition: Thinking about things that happened in the past.

Example: She looked back on her childhood with nostalgia.

lose touch (phrasal verb):

Definition: To gradually or suddenly stop communicating or being in contact with someone.

Example: After graduating, they lost touch with each other and didn't communicate for years.

magical (adjective):

Definition: Something that seems very special and exciting.

Example: The fireworks on New Year's Eve looked magical in the night sky.

mature (adjective):

Definition: Acting like an adult and making responsible decisions.

Example: As she got older, she became more responsible and mature in her actions and decisions.

nostalgia (adjective):

Definition: A feeling of sadness or happiness when you think about things from the past.

Example: Going through old photo albums gave me a real sense of nostalgia.

nurture (verb):

Definition: Taking care of and helping something or someone grow and develop.

Example: Parents nurture their baby by providing love, care, and attention.

raise (verb):

Definition: To nurture, care for, and provide for the growth and development of a child.

Example: They worked hard to raise their kids to be kind and responsible.

supervise (verb):

Definition: Watching and making sure things are going well or being done correctly.

Example: The lifeguard supervises the pool to ensure everyone's safety.

throw a tantrum (verb phrase):

Definition: When a child gets very upset and behaves badly, like crying, screaming, or throwing things.

Example: The toddler threw a tantrum in the grocery store when his mother wouldn't buy him any candy.

toddler (noun [c]):

Definition: A young child who is learning to walk and talk.

Example: My grandparents looked after me and my sister when we were toddlers.

turn out (phrasal verb):

Definition: To result or develop in a particular way.

Example: She was a very naughty child, but she turned out to be a successful adult.

watch over (phrasal verb):

Definition: To protect and take care of someone, watching them to make sure they are safe.

Example: The babysitter was responsible for watching over the children while their parents were out.

well adjusted (adjective):

Definition: Being able to handle different situations and get along well with others. 

Example: He was well adjusted and easily adapted to new situations and people.