MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT The body, the mind: ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

Abstract /ˈæbstrækt/

Ex: In part three of the speaking test you are expected to be able to talk about more abstract topics.

Cognitive /ˈkɒɡnətɪv/

Ex: In terms of their cognitive development, adolescent have greater reasoning skills and have developed the ability to think logically and hypothetically.

Clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/

Ex: This growth spurt typically occurs two years earlier for girls than for boys and can tend to make both sexes go through a clumsy phase.

Fond /fɒnd/

Ex: I have very fond memories of my school days.

Fully-grown /ˈfʊli-ɡrəʊn/

Ex: Alison still treats Trevor as though he wasn’t a fully-grown adult.

Immature /ˌɪməˈtjʊə/

Ex: Children develop at various rates and while some children in middle childhood seem very mature in terms of their emotional and social skills, others seem very immature.

Independent /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

Ex: In terms of social skills, this means, he is becoming more independent, which may result in the occasional tantrum.

Irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/

Ex: Their actions were highly irresponsible.

Mature /məˈtʃʊə/

Ex: She was now a mature woman.

Patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/ 

Ex: Be patient, your time will come.

Rebellious /rɪˈbeljəs/

Ex: I became very rebellious and opted out.

Significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Ex: Sales increased at a significant rate between 2001 and 2005.

Tolerant /ˈtɒlərənt/

Ex: This job requires a tolerant person who is used to dealing with complaints and angry customers.