Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Family & Marriage

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[Adjective]

pertaining to marriage or the bond and rights shared by spouses

Ex: The conjugal relationship is a source of happiness and fulfillment .

[Adjective]

relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses

[Adjective]

sharing the same ancestor

Ex: The two families were consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .

[Adjective]

uncle-like in character

[Adjective]

of the same blood

Ex: The study traced the consanguine roots of the isolated mountain community.

[noun]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

Ex: The queen 's progeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .

[noun]

the state of being biologically related to someone

Ex: In some cultures , consanguinity plays a significant role in marriage arrangements , ensuring that familial ties remain strong .

[noun]

a younger member of a family, implying inherited status

[noun]

a man whose wife is unfaithful to him

[Verb]

to cause, produce, or bring forth

Ex: A supportive and nurturing educational environment can beget a love for learning among students .

[Verb]

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

Ex: The couple exchanged vows to betroth themselves to each other in the presence of close friends and family .

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