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UNIT 1: It's personal!
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1. Adoptive (adj.)
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Definition: Relating to the legally binding family structure that raises a child who is not genetically their own.
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Example: The child grew up in a supportive adoptive family after being in foster care.
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2. Blended (adj.)
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Definition: Made up of a couple, their children from previous relationships, and any subsequent children they have together.
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Example: Navigating dynamic structures in a blended family takes a lot of open communication.
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3. Competence (n.)
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Definition: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
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Example: This intensive course is specifically designed to work on the student's language competence.
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4. Consolidated (v.)
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Definition: Reconsidered, reinforced, or combined into a stronger, more solid whole.
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Example: Review sections help students ensure that new knowledge is consolidated effectively.
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5. Biological (adj.)
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Definition: Related by blood, genetic material, or physical birth rather than legal status.
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Example: Though raised by his adoptive parents, he eventually sought out his biological mother.
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6. Generations (n.)
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Definition: Groups of individuals born and living at roughly the same historical period.
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Example: There were three generations present at the massive summer family reunion.
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7. Productive (adj.)
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Definition: Yielding results or dealing with active creation, particularly speaking and writing skills.
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Example: The structural speaking bank is meant to reinforce students' productive language traits.
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8. Resource (n.)
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Definition: A useful item, system, or material that provides support or online instructional aid.
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Example: Students can easily log on to the digital platform to access the learning resource.
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9. Chores (n.)
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Definition: Routine household tasks or duties that are done regularly.
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Example: If everyone shares the household chores, the cleaning gets done twice as fast.
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10. Furniture (n.)
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Definition: Large moveable equipment such as tables, chairs, and desks used to make a house functional.
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Example: They spent the whole afternoon dusting the antique furniture in the living room.
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11. Mop (v.)
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Definition: To clean a surface, particularly hard floors, using a tool soaked in liquid.
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Example: It is much easier to sweep the kitchen floor thoroughly before you attempt to mop it.
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12. Grubby (adj.)
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Definition: Covered with dirt, grime, or smudges from heavy use.
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Example: Please do not place your grubby hands on the freshly painted bedroom walls.
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13. Overblowing / Overflowing (adj.)
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Definition: So completely full that the contents spill over the upper edges or boundary lines.
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Example: The overflowing rubbish bins in the alleyway created an unpleasant smell.
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14. Rarely (adv.)
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Definition: Not often; occurring on infrequent occasions.
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Example: In the past, fathers rarely assisted with daily household cleaning or cooking.
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15. Part-time (adj.)
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Definition: Working or studying for only a fraction of the standard hours or regular day.
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Example: Balancing schoolwork with a demanding part-time job requires excellent time management skills.
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16. Claiming (v.)
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Definition: Asserting or maintaining a position, statement, or excuse as a matter of fact.
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Example: Anyone claiming they have no time to pick up after themselves is simply being lazy.
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17. Strike (n.)
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