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: They enjoyed a weekend retreat to strengthen their conjugal bond.
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Sign inconnubial
[Adjective]
relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
Ex: Their connubial home blended his minimalist style with her vintage finds.
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Sign inconsanguineous
[Adjective]
sharing the same ancestor
Ex: The consanguineous ties between the royal families of Europe have been well-documented throughout history.
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Sign inavuncular
[Adjective]
uncle-like in character
Ex: At every family reunion, his avuncular presence brought laughter to the kids.
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Sign inconsanguine
[Adjective]
of the same blood
Ex: The consanguine branches of the family tree converged in the 18th-century parish records.
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progeny
[noun]
one or all the descendants of an ancestor
Ex: The scientist was excited to study the progeny of the genetically modified plants to see if the desired traits were passed on.
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Sign inconsanguinity
[noun]
the state of being biologically related to someone
Ex: The royal family's strict rules on marriage were based on maintaining consanguinity to preserve their bloodline.
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Sign inscion
[noun]
a younger member of a family, implying inherited status
Ex: As the scion of a shipping magnate, he was expected to join the family firm.
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cuckold
[noun]
a man whose partner is unfaithful, often implying he is weak or humiliated
Ex: He learned he had become a cuckold after overhearing his wife's late-night phone calls.
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[Verb]
to cause, produce, or bring forth
Ex: Kindness tends to beget more kindness, creating a positive and uplifting environment.
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to betroth
[Verb]
to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings
Ex: In many cultures, couples are betrothed during traditional engagement ceremonies.
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