Vocabulary Flashcards Part 4

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MATERNAL (adjective)

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Meaning: Relating to being a mother. Example: My aunt is very maternal towards my little brother. More About It: Synonym = MOTHERLY

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Word of the Day: PATERNAL (adjective)

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Meaning: Relating to being a father. Example: My uncle is very paternal towards my little sister. More About It: Synonym = FATHERLY

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Word of the Day: SIBLING (noun)

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Meaning: A brother or sister.

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Example of "sibling"

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I have two siblings: a brother and a sister.

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Origin of the word "sibling"

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Sibling comes from the Old English word meaning “relative.”

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Word of the Day: OFFSPRING (verb)

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Meaning: The descendants of people, animals, or plants. Example: My dog has many offspring. More About It: Synonym = DESCENDANT

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Word of the Day: KIN (noun)

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Meaning: The people related to you. Example: All of my kin get together once a year for a family reunion. More About It: Synonym = RELATIVES

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Word of the Day: SCURRY (verb)

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Meaning: To move quickly because you are frightened.

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Example of "scurry"

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The sheep scurried away when they heard a loud noise.

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Synonym of "scurry"

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SCAMPER