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Pregnancy The state of being pregnant. Characterized by the presence of a developing fetus within the mother's body. ■ John and Jane were so excited to be expecting their first child. They couldn't wait for the little one to arrive!
Tempered A person who has been trained to control their anger. ■ "She was tempered in the fires of her angry mother's criticism."
abortion The act of removing a fetus from its mother's womb before it can develop into a fully formed human being. This is usually done by means of surgical intervention or medical treatment. ■ "I heard she had an abortion because she didn't want to deal with the responsibility of raising a child at such a young age."
Birth The act of becoming a new human being through the separation of an egg from the mother's body. A moment of intense joy and excitement, often accompanied by tears and a sense of wonder. ■ "I never thought I would be able to give birth to such a beautiful baby. She was worth every tear!"
fetuses A group of tiny humans that are still inside their mother's body. They are a lot like miniature versions of us, except for the fact that they can't breathe or see. ■ "I heard a joke about fetuses yesterday, but I couldn't get past the punchline."
paint A liquid substance used to cover surfaces and objects with color or other decorative effects. ■ After spilling paint all over her favorite shirt, Jane realized she should have listened to her mother's advice about wearing old clothes while painting.