Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Vocabulary 6-10

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What does it mean to be unobservant?

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To be unobservant means not paying attention or not noticing things around you.

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What is dementia?

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Dementia is a disease that causes older people to forget things.

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What is a tic?

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A tic is a sudden, repeated movement or sound that someone can’t control, like blinking or twitching.

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What does insignificant mean?

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Insignificant means small or not important.

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What does brittle mean?

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Brittle describes something that breaks easily.

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What is an example of an unobservant person?

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An unobservant person might walk past a friend without noticing them.

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How can dementia affect someone's daily life?

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Dementia can make it difficult for someone to remember names, faces, or even how to perform daily tasks.

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Can tics be controlled?

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Tics are often involuntary and can be difficult to control.

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What are some synonyms for insignificant?

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Some synonyms for insignificant include trivial, minor, and unimportant.

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What are common causes of tics?

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Common causes of tics can include stress, excitement, or fatigue.