Motor Skills Development

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'klutzy' describes someone who is awkward or clumsy in movement.

  • Despite her intelligence, she often appeared klutzy in social situations.
  • I tripped over my own feet again - I'm so klutzy!
  • She's always dropping things and bumping into walls, she's such a klutz.
  • His attempts to navigate the new software were like a klutzy dance, full of missteps and fumbles.

noun a brain injury that occurs after birth, usually as a result of trauma or illness

  • An acquired brain injury can result from a traumatic event such as a car accident.
  • My friend's brother suffered an acquired brain injury after falling off his bike.
  • Dude, I heard Jake got messed up and ended up with an acquired brain injury.
  • Dealing with that difficult situation was like navigating through an acquired brain injury.