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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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Words for Basic IELTS
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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spouse
spouse
[noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

Ex: He introduced his spouse as his rock and closest confidant. 
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adolescence

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Ex: Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth. 
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toddler
toddler
[noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: The toddler took his first steps, much to the delight of his parents. 
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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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fatherhood

the state of being a father to a child or children

Ex: He embraced fatherhood with open arms, eager to provide and protect his family. 
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brotherhood

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

Ex: Their close brotherhood lasted throughout childhood. 
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motherhood

the state of being a mother to a child or children

Ex: She embraced motherhood with love and dedication, cherishing every moment with her child. 
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childhood
childhood
[noun]

the condition of being a child

Ex: She enjoyed the innocence of childhood. 
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pensioner
pensioner
[noun]

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

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upbringing

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

Ex: A loving and supportive upbringing can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence. 
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acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

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

Ex: The conflict between their differing values created tension in the group. 
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mother-in-law

someone who is the mother of a person's wife or husband

Ex: Despite initial apprehensions, she and her mother-in-law developed a strong bond over the years. 
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father-in-law

someone who is the father of a person's wife or husband

Ex: He has a great relationship with his father-in-law, often bonding over shared interests. 
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brother-in-law

the person who is the brother of one's spouse

Ex: He has a great relationship with his brother-in-law, often sharing jokes and interests. 
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sister-in-law

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sister-in-law, often confiding in her like a sister. 
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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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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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to annul
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: The court agreed to annul the marriage due to lack of consent. 
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breakup
breakup
[noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: The sudden breakup of their ten-year marriage shocked all their friends and family. 
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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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descendant

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

Ex: The historian traced her family's lineage back to a prominent historical figure, claiming to be a direct descendant. 
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custody
custody
[noun]

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

Ex: The court awarded full custody to the mother. 
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nuclear family

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

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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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blended family

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

Ex: Holidays were a joyful occasion for their blended family, with children from both previous marriages coming together to celebrate. 
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generation

a group of people belonging to a particular age group or time period partaking in a certain activity

Ex: The new generation of entrepreneurs is utilizing technology to revolutionize industries worldwide. 
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godparent
godparent
[noun]

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

Ex: She was honored to be the child's godparent. 
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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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kinship
kinship
[noun]

the relationship between the members of a family

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orphan
orphan
[noun]

a child whose parents have died

Ex: The orphan found solace and a new family in the orphanage after losing both parents in a tragic accident. 
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stepparent

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

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divorcee
divorcee
[noun]

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

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