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.

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affair [noun]

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

Ex: He ended the affair , realizing the damage it was causing to his marriage and family .

bond [noun]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

Ex: Shared hardship can create a lasting bond between friends .

household [noun]

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

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party .

divorce [noun]

the legal act of ending a marriage

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to divorce [verb]

to legally end a marriage

Ex: The decision to divorce is personal , and individuals may choose it for various reasons , seeking a fresh start .

lineage [noun]

the line of descendants or family line originating from a specific individual

Ex: Noble lineage often carries social prestige .

ancestor [noun]

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

Ex: The family tree traced their ancestors back to the 1700s in Europe .

ex [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to unfollow his ex on social media to help him move on from the relationship .

extended family [noun]

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

Ex: During the holidays , the extended family gathers at the grandparents ' house for a big feast .

folks [noun]

one's parents or family members in general

Ex: I ’m meeting my folks for brunch today , so I ca n’t stay out too late tonight .

foster parent [noun]

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

Ex: As a foster parent , he welcomed three siblings into his home , ensuring they stayed together .

identical twin [noun]

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

Ex: Despite being identical twins , they have very different personalities and interests .

in-law [noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: Her in-law helped them move into their new house .

sibling [noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: They decided to start a business together , combining their sibling strengths and talents .

stepbrother [noun]

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

Ex: My stepbrother and I share a room since our families blended together .

stepchild [noun]

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

Ex: The stepchild was excited to move into a new home and start at a new school .

stepdaughter [noun]

the daughter of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: The stepdaughter and her stepmother enjoyed spending weekends baking together .

stepfather [noun]

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

Ex: She invited her stepfather to walk her down the aisle at her wedding .

stepmother [noun]

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

Ex: The story is about a kind stepmother who takes care of her stepchildren .

stepsister [noun]

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

Ex: Despite their differences , the stepsisters found common ground and built a strong relationship .

stepson [noun]

the son of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: The stepson admired his stepfather for his dedication and support .

separation [noun]

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

Ex: She found solace in her own space during the separation period , taking time to focus on personal growth and reflection .

adoption [noun]

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

Ex: The adoption was finalized after months of paperwork and home visits from social workers .

brotherly [adjective]

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

Ex: He gave her a brotherly hug to reassure her before the big game .

close-knit [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite moving to a new city , she quickly found a close-knit group of friends who made her feel right at home .

to adopt [verb]

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

Ex: Many couples choose to adopt children from different cultural backgrounds , promoting diversity within families .

to cheat on [verb]

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

Ex: She was devastated when she found out her spouse had cheated on her during their vacation .

to inherit [verb]

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

Ex: The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents ' death .

to stand by [verb]

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

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to take after [verb]

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

Ex: Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness .

to [sing] {sb} to sleep [phrase]

to sing softly in order to help someone fall asleep

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closely related [phrase]

having a near blood relationship or strong genetic connection

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B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives