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Born A person who is not yet fully developed.  ■ The baby was born yesterday and it still hasn't learned to walk.


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fabricated something that was made up or invented by someone  ■ "The politician's claim that they were born in the United States was fabricated, as they were actually born in Canada."

Birthdays The day when a person is born, which is usually celebrated with gifts and cake.  ■ "I'm so excited for my birthday tomorrow! I've been planning my party all month. And my cake will be shaped like a unicorn."

Birthplace The location where you were birthed or spawned, usually marked by a plaque or monument commemorating the event.  ■ "I may have been born in New York City, but my true birthplace is the Internet."

fetus A small, developing organism inside a woman's body before it is born.  ■ "I'm not sure if I want to be a mom yet. I haven't even seen the fetus yet!"

Galilee A region in northern Israel, known for its flat terrain and famous for being the birthplace of Jesus.  ■ "I can't believe we were born in Galilee, it must have been a real pain to grow up there."

horsemen A group of people who are so slow that they seem to be mounted on horses.  ■ "I can't believe how slow these horsemen are! They must have been born in the 19th century."

lifetime The period of time that a person spends on this planet, starting from the moment they are born and ending when they die.  ■ "I heard you only get one lifetime. Don't waste it."

Native An individual who is born and raised in a particular country or region.  ■ "John may be a native of New York City, but he doesn't sound like it."

Newborns Noun: A baby who has just been born.  ■ "I can't believe my little newborn has already grown so big! I remember when she was just a tiny bundle of joy."

premature An act or thing that is done before its appropriate time.  ■ Jane's baby was born prematurely, so it had to spend a few weeks in the hospital before it could go home.

quintuplets A group of five individuals, usually siblings or other close relatives, who are born at the same time.  ■ "The Smith family welcomed a set of quintuplets into the world, much to their surprise and delight!

seventies The decade that produced some of the most iconic music, fashion, and movies.  ■ I can't believe you were born in the seventies! That means you had to deal with bell-bottoms and disco music.

Skateboard A piece of wood or plastic with wheels attached that is used to glide across the ground while standing on it.  ■ "I may have been born in 1980, but I still know how to skateboard like a boss!

Birthday A day on which a person is officially recognized as having been born into this world. It's usually celebrated with cake, gifts, and family gatherings.  ■ "Happy birthday to the coolest kid in school! Today, we're going to celebrate by jumping off the tallest building and hoping for the best."

Birthright A right or claim that one has by virtue of being born into a particular family or community, especially to inherit property or privileges.  ■ "I may not have a birthright to the throne, but I do have a birthright to a lifetime supply of sarcasm and witty remarks," said the sarcastic prince.

boomer A person who was born between 1946 and 1964, and is often associated with the cultural and political changes of that time period.  ■ "Did you know that boomers are responsible for the decline of rock music? They can't seem to get enough of their 'hits' from the 70s!

colonials A term used to describe people who live in the United States but are not American citizens.  ■ "I may be a colonials, but I love America just as much as any born-and-raised citizen!"

Generation A group of people born within a short period of time, typically during the same year or decade.  ■ The 1960s were known for their unique sense of style and rebellion. That's why they're often referred to as the "hippie generation."

Hometown The place where you were born, but where your family moved away from when you were too young to remember.  ■ "I can't believe I have to go back to my hometown for the reunion. It's like going back in time and reliving all the awkward moments of my teenage years."

huts A small, simple shelter made of wood or other materials., A person who is very lazy or unmotivated.  ■ "I don't know why he always seems to be in a hut when I ask him to do something. Maybe it's because he's too tired to move.", "She may have been born in a hut, but she sure knows how to get things done!"

jews A group of people who have been persecuted and oppressed for their religious beliefs, but somehow managed to become the most successful and wealthy group in history.  ■ "Why are Jews so good at making money? Because they were born with a 'dreidel' on their forehead!"

landscapes "If you love landscapes, you must have been born in the mountains. Otherwise, you're just a flatlander."  ■ "I may not be able to hike up mountains or navigate through forests, but I can appreciate the beauty of landscapes from my armchair.

meridian The imaginary line that separates the eastern and western hemispheres. It is also known as the prime meridian.  ■ "I may have been born in the eastern hemisphere, but I've never really felt like a part of it since crossing the meridian."

natives A group of people who were born in a certain region and have lived there all their lives.  ■ "The natives are very friendly, but they can be quite stubborn when it comes to their traditions.", A term used by outsiders to refer to the original inhabitants of a place.  ■ "The natives have a deep connection to their land and its resources, which they have been utilizing for thousands of years."

primordial Of or relating to the beginning of the world, or to the earliest stages of development.  ■ "The primordial soup from which all life on Earth was born was a swirling vortex of chemicals and gases, so dense that not even light could penetrate it."

principles A set of rules or guidelines that are considered fundamental and essential to a particular belief system or way of life.  ■ "I may not have been born yesterday, but I still believe in the principles of honesty and integrity."

smarts A mysterious and inexplicable quality possessed by some people, which makes them appear to be extremely intelligent but is actually just a result of sheer luck or happenstance.  ■ "Despite having no actual knowledge or experience in the field, Jane somehow always manages to give off an air of genius whenever it comes to coding. It's like she was born with some sort of special code-writing smarts!