pattern

B2 Level Wordlist - Family and Relationships

Here you will learn some English words about family and relationships, such as "bond", "divorce", "lineage", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
CEFR B2 Vocabulary
affair
[noun]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

Ex: She confided in her best friend about affair, seeking advice on how to handle the situation .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
bond
[noun]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
household
[noun]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: household was full of laughter and activity during the holiday season .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
divorce
[noun]

the legal act of ending a marriage

Ex: She felt a sense of relief after finalizing divorce
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to legally end a marriage

Ex: The high-profile divorced after a long legal battle .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
lineage
[noun]

the direct line of descent from a particular person

Ex: The family took great pride in lineage, which could be traced directly back to the original settlers who founded the town .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ancestor
[noun]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

Ex: They shared stories about ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
ex
[noun]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be exes.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

Ex: extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
folks
[noun]

one's parents or family members in general

Ex: Every summer , he goes camping with folks, continuing a beloved family tradition .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

a person who takes someone else's child and raises them without legally becoming their parent

Ex: She found great joy and fulfillment in her role as foster parent, helping children thrive .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

either of two children or animals born from the same mother at the same time who are very similar in appearance

Ex: Growing up , identical twins enjoyed playing pranks on their friends by switching places .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
in-law
[noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: She introduced in-laws to her parents .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the son of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship

Ex: It was strange at first to have stepbrother, but now I ca n't imagine my life without him .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
stepchild
[noun]

a child of one's husband or wife from a former marriage

Ex: The counselor provided advice on how to navigate the dynamics of having stepchild.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the daughter of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: He proudly attended stepdaughter's graduation , cheering her on from the audience .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the man that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological father

Ex: stepfather attended every school event , showing his unwavering support for his stepchildren .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

Ex: The movie portrayed stepmother as a caring and loving figure .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship

Ex: stepsisters planned a surprise birthday party for their father , working together to make it special .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
stepson
[noun]

the son of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: The stepmother and stepson enjoyed gardening together on weekends.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

the state in which a couple decide to live apart while they are still legally married

Ex: The emotional toll of separation weighed heavily on both parties , despite their mutual agreement to part ways for the time being .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
adoption
[noun]

the act or fact of taking someone's child and growing them up, which has been approved by law

Ex: adoption agency matched the child with a family who could provide a nurturing environment .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
brotherly
[Adjective]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

Ex: brotherly instinct kicked in when he saw his younger sibling struggling with the heavy load , and he rushed to help .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
close-knit
[Adjective]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

Ex: They have close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to adopt
[Verb]

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

Ex: Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care , guidance , and support as a legal parent .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

Ex: Despite his apologies , the damage was done when cheated on his boyfriend .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the inherited equal shares .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

Ex: Even when things got tough, she knew her friends would always stand by her.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Ex: The takes after his older brother in fashion sense .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to sing softly in order to help someone fall asleep

Ex: They hired a nanny who could sing their toddler to sleep with calming tunes.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

having a near blood relationship or strong genetic connection

Ex: In botany, tomatoes and potatoes are closely related plants, both part of the nightshade family.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app