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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: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .
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spouse
spouse
[noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

Ex: Despite their differences , they support each other as devoted spouses.
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adolescence

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery .
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toddler
toddler
[noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: They took the toddler to the park , where he enjoyed playing on the swings .
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bond
bond
[noun]

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

Ex: Traveling together strengthened their bond as siblings .
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fatherhood

the state of being a father to a child or children

Ex: Fatherhood challenged him to be the best version of himself for the sake of his children .
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brotherhood

the kinship or familial bond among male siblings

Ex: He felt pride in the brotherhood of his family .
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motherhood

the state of being a mother to a child or children

Ex: Motherhood taught her the importance of patience , empathy , and selflessness .
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childhood
childhood
[noun]

the condition of being a child

Ex: He remembers the freedom of childhood before school responsibilities .
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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: Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .
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acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

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

Ex: The book explored the conflict between individual rights and collective good .
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mother-in-law

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

Ex: Her mother-in-law offered invaluable advice and support during difficult times .
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father-in-law

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

Ex: His father-in-law helped him with home repairs , teaching him valuable skills along the way .
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brother-in-law

the person who is the brother of one's spouse

Ex: They surprised their brother-in-law with tickets to his favorite sports game as a birthday present .
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sister-in-law

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: She and her sister-in-law enjoy shopping trips and spa days together , strengthening their sisterly bond .
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to adopt
to adopt
[Verb]

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

Ex: Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care , guidance , and support as a legal parent .
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ancestor
ancestor
[noun]

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

Ex: They shared stories about their ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .
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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 judge annulled the marriage after confirming it violated state law .
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breakup
breakup
[noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .
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close-knit
close-knit
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They have a close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .
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descendant

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

Ex: The ancient artifact was passed down through generations , eventually ending up in the hands of 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: She filed for custody to protect her child 's welfare .
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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: The extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .
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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: It took time and patience , but their blended family eventually found harmony and mutual respect .
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generation

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 .
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godparent
godparent
[noun]

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

Ex: They asked their close friends to be godparents.
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to inherit

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

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .
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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's resilience and strength inspired those around them , despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age .
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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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