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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Family & Marriage
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conjugal
[Adjective]
pertaining to marriage or the bond and rights shared by spouses
Ex: Their conjugal rights include mutual support and companionship.
connubial
[Adjective]
relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
Ex: New legislation changed connubial asset division in divorce proceedings .
consanguineous
[Adjective]
sharing the same ancestor
Ex: The two families were consanguineous, having descended from a common ancestor several generations ago .
avuncular
[Adjective]
uncle-like in character
Ex: The novel 's avuncular mentor carried stories of his own youthful adventures .
consanguine
[Adjective]
of the same blood
Ex: The study traced the consanguine roots of the isolated mountain community.
progeny
[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 .
consanguinity
[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 .
scion
[noun]
a younger member of a family, implying inherited status
Ex: Though a scion of privilege , she pursued grassroots activism instead of wealth .
cuckold
[noun]
a man whose wife is unfaithful to him
Ex: Shakespeare often cast cuckolds as figures of ridicule and sympathy alike .
to beget
[Verb]
to cause, produce, or bring forth
Ex: A supportive and nurturing educational environment can beget a love for learning among students .
to betroth
[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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