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'A Perfect Mistake' Ch. 19-24 Vocab

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  • Explain what it means to jeer at someone.
    To mock, taunt, or shout insults at them
  • What is a rift in a relationship?
    A serious break or division between people
  • Give an example of a modification.
    Adding extra time to a test
  • Give an example of someone jeering.
    A crowd booing and shouting insults at a player
  • The emergency procedure used to restart someone’s heart and breathing is called ______.
    cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Give an example of restorative care.
    Physical therapy after surgery
  • When something is in very short supply, it is ______.
    scarce
  • What is the role of the prefrontal cortex?
    It helps with decision-making, reasoning, and impulse control
  • What is a modification?
    A change made to improve or adjust something
  • Describe a situation in which adrenaline might increase.
    During an exciting or frightening event that causes a rush of energy
  • What does scarce describe about a resource?
    It means the resource is in short supply
  • If a situation is harsh, serious, or depressing, it can be described as ______.
    grim
  • After weeks of rest and therapy, the patient felt stronger thanks to the ______ care.
    restorative
  • Give an example of an extenuating circumstance.
    Being late to school because of a car accident
  • Give an example of a rift.
    Two close friends stopping speaking after an argument
  • The part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control is the ______.
    prefrontal cortex
  • What does it mean to empathize with a friend?
    To understand and share their feelings
  • Give an example of something grim.
    A grim report about a natural disaster
  • Knowing ______ can save a life in an emergency.
    cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • What is a furrow?
    A deep line or wrinkle, especially on the forehead
  • Give an example of something scarce.
    Clean water during a drought
  • The mental skills that help you plan, focus attention, and control impulses are called ______.
    executive function
  • The movie’s ending was so ______ that many viewers felt unsettled.
    grim
  • It is important to ______ with others during difficult times.
    empathize
  • The crowd began to ______ when the speaker forgot his lines.
    jeer
  • The teacher allowed a small ______ to the project requirements.
    modification
  • The judge considered the storm an ______ when reviewing the late arrival.
    extenuating circumstance
  • A deep line or wrinkle in the skin, especially on the forehead, is called a ______.
    furrow
  • A program designed to help someone recover strength after illness is described as ______.
    restorative
  • What does restorative mean in the context of health or energy?
    Helping someone recover strength or well-being
  • Strong ______ skills help students manage their time and complete assignments.
    executive function
  • What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation used for?
    To restart someone’s heart and breathing in an emergency
  • A change made to improve or adjust something is called a ______.
    modification
  • Define veneer.
    A thin decorative covering or outer layer that hides what is underneath
  • The ______ helps regulate reasoning and thoughtful decision-making.
    prefrontal cortex
  • Give an example of executive function in action.
    Planning out steps to complete a long-term project
  • Give an example of the prefrontal cortex at work.
    Stopping yourself from saying something impulsive
  • What does grim suggest about a situation?
    It is harsh, serious, or depressing
  • Give an example of a situation that would cause adrenaline to spike.
    Almost getting into a car accident
  • He could see a ______ in her brow as she concentrated.
    furrow
  • The actor’s polite smile was only a ______ hiding his frustration.
    veneer
  • Before the race began, she felt a surge of ______ pumping through her body.
    adrenaline
  • To understand and share another person’s feelings is to ______.
    empathize
  • A sudden rush of energy and increased heart rate caused by excitement or fear is called ______.
    adrenaline
  • Give an example of a furrow.
    A deep wrinkle in someone’s brow when concentrating
  • A major ______ formed between the two friends after their argument.
    rift
  • A serious break or split in a relationship is known as a ______.
    rift
  • Food became ______ after the long winter storm.
    scarce
  • Describe the function of a neuron.
    It carries messages through the nervous system
  • Give an example of a veneer.
    A fake smile hiding frustration
  • Damage to a single ______ can affect how signals travel in the nervous system.
    neuron
  • A single nerve cell that carries messages through the body is called a ______.
    neuron
  • A special condition that lessens the seriousness of a wrongdoing is an ______.
    extenuating circumstance
  • Give an example of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation would be needed.
    When someone has stopped breathing
  • Describe one skill controlled by executive function.
    Planning, organizing, focusing attention, or controlling impulses
  • Veneer refers to a thin decorative covering placed over a cheaper material.
    veneer
  • To shout insults or mock someone loudly is to ______.
    jeer
  • What is an extenuating circumstance?
    A special condition that lessens the seriousness of a wrongdoing
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