Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Family and Relationships

Here you will learn some English words about family and relationships, such as "sibling", "motherhood", "acquaintance", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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sibling [noun]

one's brother or sister

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

spouse [noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

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adolescence [noun]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Ex: During adolescence , people often search for their identity .

toddler [noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: The daycare center had a special play area designed for toddlers .

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 .

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 .

brotherhood [noun]

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

Ex: A sense of brotherhood grew among the siblings .

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 .

childhood [noun]

the state of being a child

pensioner [noun]

a retired person who gets an amount of money each month, called pension, usually from the government

upbringing [noun]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

Ex: Cultural values often play a significant role in a child ’s upbringing .

acquaintance [noun]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world .

conflict [noun]

an instance of serious opposition between ideas, values, or interests

Ex: He wrote about the conflict between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

to annul [verb]

to officially cancel a marriage, declaring it legally void as if it never occurred, typically due to fraud, incapacity, or procedural error

Ex: Their brief union was annulled on grounds of mental incompetence .

breakup [noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: She took a long vacation to help herself heal after the painful breakup with her longtime partner .

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 .

descendant [noun]

someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago

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custody [noun]

the legal right or responsibility to care for and make decisions regarding a child, especially after a divorce or separation

Ex: He lost custody after failing to meet court requirements .

nuclear family [noun]

a family consisting of two parents and their children, but not any other relatives

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 .

blended family [noun]

a family in which the parents live with the children from their own relationship along with the children from previous ones

Ex: The blended family took a vacation to bond and create new memories as a united household .

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 .

godparent [noun]

someone who takes responsibility and raises someone else's child in Christian faith

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 .

kinship [noun]

the relationship between the members of a family

orphan [noun]

a child whose parents have died

Ex: She was determined to adopt an orphan and give them a loving home and family .

stepparent [noun]

someone who is married to either one of our parents but is not our real parent

divorcee [noun]

a woman who has undergone a divorce, indicating that she was previously married but is now legally separated from her spouse

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
Family and Relationships	Describing Personality	Describing Appearance	Shapes and Sizes
Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
Hobbies	Shopping	Feelings	Sports
Jobs	Travel	Time	Body
Weather	Language and Grammar	Colors	Transportation