B1 Level Wordlist - Family and Relationships

Here you will learn some English words about family and relationships, such as "spouse", "groom", "bride", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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relation [noun]

a person who is related to someone by blood or marriage

Ex: Uncle Joe is a distant relation on my mother 's side .

relationship [noun]

any connection between people by kinship or marriage

Ex: The family reunion was a chance for relatives to reminisce about their shared relationships going back several generations .

friendship [noun]

a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support

Ex: In times of need , true friendship shines through with unwavering support and understanding .

motherhood [noun]

the state of being a mother to a child or children

Ex: Despite the challenges , she navigated the journey of motherhood with grace and determination .

fatherhood [noun]

the state of being a father to a child or children

Ex: Despite his busy schedule , he always made time for his children , embracing the joys of fatherhood .

relative [noun]

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

Ex: She 's a distant relative on my father 's side .

marriage [noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: In many cultures , marriage is considered a lifelong commitment .

unmarried [adjective]

not having a legal or official romantic partner

Ex: He 's currently unmarried but hopes to find a partner someday .

engaged [adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: The engaged pair looked forward to building a life together .

separated [adjective]

not living with one's spouse or partner anymore

Ex:

bride [noun]

a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married

Ex: Family and friends gathered to shower the bride with flowers and well wishes as she embarked on her journey into married life .

groom [noun]

a man who is getting married

Ex: As the groom , he felt a mix of nervousness and excitement on his wedding day .

spouse [noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

Ex:

single parent [noun]

a person who raises a child or children without a partner

Ex: Despite the difficulties , many single parents find fulfillment in raising their children on their own .

only child [noun]

a person who has no siblings

Ex: Some only children long for siblings while others cherish the unique experience of being the only child .

family tree [noun]

a chart, showing the relationship between all the members of a family over a long period of time

Ex: Creating a family tree helped her understand her heritage and ancestry .

mother-in-law [noun]

someone who is the mother of a person's wife or husband

Ex: Her mother-in-law welcomed her into the family with open arms .

father-in-law [noun]

someone who is the father of a person's wife or husband

Ex: He and his father-in-law enjoy fishing together on weekends .

sister-in-law [noun]

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: Her sister-in-law provided invaluable support during her pregnancy and early motherhood .

brother-in-law [noun]

the person who is the brother of one's spouse

Ex: They celebrated holidays together with their brother-in-law , creating lasting family traditions .

daughter-in-law [noun]

the wife of one's daughter or son

Ex: They welcomed their daughter-in-law into the family with open arms , making her feel loved and appreciated .

son-in-law [noun]

the husband of one's son or daughter

Ex: They welcomed their son-in-law with open arms , embracing him as part of their family from the start .

parents-in-law [noun]

‌the parents of one's spouse

Ex: Despite living in different cities , they make an effort to visit their parents-in-law regularly .

generation [noun]

a group of people belonging to a particular age group or time period partaking in a certain activity

Ex: A new generation of scientists is working tirelessly to address pressing global challenges , such as climate change and disease prevention .

to abandon [verb]

to leave someone with no intention of returning

Ex: When Jessica needed support the most , her supposed best friend chose to abandon her .

to bring up [verb]

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

to cheat [verb]

to be sexually unfaithful to one's partner by engaging in romantic or intimate activities with someone else

Ex: Some couples seek therapy to address the issues that may lead one partner to cheat .

to leave [verb]

to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning

Ex: He left his wife for another woman .

to separate [verb]

to end the relationship or live apart from a partner

Ex:

close [adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: The couple had a close partnership , built on trust and mutual respect .

related [adjective]

being connected through family ties or marriage

Ex:

love at first sight [phrase]

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: Their eyes met across the crowded room , and it was love at first sight .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts