English Result - Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the English Result Intermediate coursebook, such as "widower", "acquaintance", "flatmate", etc.

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English Result - Intermediate
uncle [noun]

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

Ex: They often go to their uncle 's house for family dinners .
widow [noun]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

Ex: She has been a widow for five years since her husband ’s death .
widower [noun]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

Ex: After becoming a widower , he struggled with the loneliness .
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:
work [noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: Sarah 's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week .

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world .
aunt [noun]

the sister of our mother or father or their sibling's wife

Ex: My aunt is my mother 's sister and we often spend holidays together .
boss [noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .

the person who is the brother of one's spouse

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

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .
cousin [noun]

our aunt or uncle's child

Ex: It 's important to be supportive of your cousin , especially during difficult times .

a former male romantic partner who is no longer in a relationship with a person

Ex: She felt awkward seeing her ex-boyfriend at the same party .
flatmate [noun]

a person whom one shares a room or apartment with

Ex: Sharing chores with a flatmate can make daily tasks easier .
neighbor [noun]

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

Ex: My neighbor 's car broke down , so I gave him a lift to work .
nephew [noun]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: My sister 's son is my beloved nephew .
niece [noun]

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: Her niece is the youngest member of the family and everyone loves her .
parent [noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: My parent , a loving and supportive figure , always encouraged me to pursue my dreams .

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 .