Word Bank 26 – Resilient Kids

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07. relentless means continuous, persistent and not stopping
11. epic means heroic, grand, and impressive, usually used to describe a story or event
02. impart means to give or pass on something to someone
09. recollection means remembering or recalling something from memory
13. resilience means the ability to cope with and recover from difficult situations or setbacks
05. trek means a long and difficult journey, especially on foot
12. suspect means to believe or think that something is likely to be true or likely to have happened
15. thrive means to grow or develop well, especially under favorable conditions
01. bounce means ability to recover from difficult situations or setbacks
17. inevitabilities means things that are certain to happen and cannot be avoided or prevented.
14. merely means only or simply
04. gruelling means extremely tiring, demanding or exhausting
08. fatigue means extreme tiredness or exhaustion
06. conquering means to successfully overcome or defeat something or someone
16. instil means to introduce or teach someone a particular belief or attitude
10. boasted means to speak with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities
03. adolescent means relating to the teenage years or period of adolescence
[optimism] means hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something
[pediatrician] means a doctor who specializes in treating children’s illnesses and medical conditions

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03. flourish means to grow and thrive, or to be successful and prosperous
13. crux means the most important or decisive point of an issue or problem
16. cherished means something that is greatly loved or valued
12. trait means a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person or thing
05. daunting means intimidating or seeming difficult to deal with
08. trailblazer means a person who is the first to do something or go somewhere, paving the way for others to follow
02. nurtured means to care for, promote growth and development, or provide support to someone
15. turbulence means a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
06. mettle means a person’s ability to cope with difficulties or to face a challenge with courage and determination
14. withstand means to resist or survive a difficult situation or challenge
04. foster means to encourage and promote the growth and development of something or someone
09. potent means having great power or influence
11. scrapes means a minor injury in which the skin is scraped or rubbed off, causing a wound
17. heirloom means a valuable object that has been passed down from generation to generation within a family.
07. bolsters means to strengthen or support someone or something
10. venture means to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action
01. adaptable means able to adjust or change in response to new situations or challenges
[sturdy] means strong and well-built, able to withstand pressure or damage

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06. suspect means believe or think that something is true
12. canoeing means a water sport where people paddle canoes, which are small narrow boats.
10. veteran means someone with a lot of experience in a particular field
03. scaling means climbing or ascending
08. aspect means a particular feature or part of something
02. conjures means creates a mental image of
05. scenario means a situation or sequence of events
09. nuanced means involving subtle differences or complexities
01. entails means involves or requires
07. circumstances means the conditions or situation surrounding an event
11. former means no longer in a particular role or position
04. exasperating means irritating or frustrating
[reprimanding] means scolding or rebuking

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08. persevering means persisting in spite of obstacles or setbacks
14. outbursts means sudden, violent expressions of emotion or anger
05. crucial means decisive or critical in determining the outcome or success of something
09. miserable means very uncomfortable or unpleasant
15. ridicule means to mock or make fun of someone
01. essential means absolutely necessary or extremely important
10. delicate means requiring careful handling or a sensitive approach
03. surmountable means capable of being overcome or conquered
16. fragile means easily broken or damaged; delicate
17. outsized means excessively large or greater than what is expected.
13. meltdowns means a state of emotional collapse or loss of control
04. vital means of critical importance or necessary for survival
07. downpours means heavy rainfalls
12. tantrums means sudden, intense outbursts of emotion, especially in young children
11. navigate means to find one’s way through or manage successfully
02. setbacks means obstacles or challenges that hinder progress or success
06. impending means about to happen or occur
[rigidity] means inflexibility or stiffness in thought or behavior