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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
affair
affair
[noun]

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

Ex: She was heartbroken when she discovered her husband was having an affair with a colleague. 
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bond
bond
[noun]

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

Ex: The teammates developed a strong bond during the championship season. 
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household
household
[noun]

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

Ex: The entire household gathered in the living room to discuss the upcoming family vacation. 
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divorce
divorce
[noun]

the legal act of ending a marriage

Ex: After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways. 
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to divorce

to legally end a marriage

Ex: After years of struggling, they decided to divorce and pursue separate lives. 
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lineage
lineage
[noun]

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

Ex: He is proud of his royal lineage. 
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ancestor
ancestor
[noun]

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

Ex: She discovered that one of her ancestors had fought in the Civil War. 
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ex
ex
[noun]

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

Ex: My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup. 
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extended family

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

Ex: Their extended family reunions are always a big event, with over fifty relatives attending. 
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folks
folks
[noun]

one's parents or family members in general

Ex: She's planning to visit her folks over the weekend to catch up and spend some quality time. 
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foster parent

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

Ex: She became a foster parent to provide a loving home for children in need. 
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identical twin

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

Ex: People often confuse her with her identical twin because they look so alike. 
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in-law
in-law
[noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: His in-laws are visiting for the holidays. 
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sibling
sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day. 
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stepbrother

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

Ex: My stepbrother and I get along well, even though we come from different families. 
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stepchild
stepchild
[noun]

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

Ex: He treated his stepchild with the same love and care as his biological children. 
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stepdaughter

the daughter of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: She bought a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift for her stepdaughter. 
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stepfather

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

Ex: Her stepfather taught her how to drive, patiently guiding her through each lesson. 
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stepmother

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

Ex: She got along well with her stepmother. 
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stepsister

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

Ex: She and her stepsister became best friends, sharing secrets and dreams. 
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stepson
stepson
[noun]

the son of one's spouse from a past relationship

Ex: His stepson quickly adjusted to the new family dynamic and felt right at home. 
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separation

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

Ex: After years of marital discord, they decided to pursue a legal separation rather than immediately filing for divorce. 
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adoption
adoption
[noun]

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

Ex: The couple completed the adoption process and welcomed their new daughter into their home. 
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brotherly
brotherly
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He offered his brotherly advice when she was facing a difficult decision. 
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close-knit
close-knit
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The residents of the small town were known for their close-knit community, always ready to lend a helping hand to their neighbors. 
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to adopt
to adopt
[Verb]

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

Ex: The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love. 
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to cheat on

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

Ex: She discovered that her partner had cheated on her with a co-worker. 
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to inherit

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

Ex: After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace. 
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to stand by

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

Ex: A good leader will always stand by their team, providing support and guidance. 
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to take after

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

Ex: The little girl strongly takes after her mother. 
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to [sing] {sb} to sleep

to sing softly in order to help someone fall asleep

Ex: She would often sing her baby to sleep with a sweet lullaby. 
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closely related

having a near blood relationship in a family line

Ex: The closely related cousins reunited for the family celebration. 
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