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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Family

Here, you will learn some English words related to Family that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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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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grandparent

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Ex: Every Sunday, we have dinner at our grandparents' house. 
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grandmother

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: Grandmothers love spending time with their grandchildren and spoil them with candy. 
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grandfather

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

Ex: He enjoys spending time with his grandfather, playing chess and telling jokes. 
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grandchild

your daughter or son's child

Ex: He takes his grandchild to the zoo and teaches them about different animals. 
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uncle
uncle
[noun]

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

Ex: His uncle is like a second father to him. 
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aunt
aunt
[noun]

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

Ex: Anne's aunt always sends her birthday cards and gifts. 
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nephew
nephew
[noun]

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

Ex: I bought a toy for my nephew's birthday. 
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niece
niece
[noun]

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

Ex: He loves spending time with his niece, teaching her how to play guitar. 
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cousin
cousin
[noun]

our aunt or uncle's child

Ex: Her cousin is like a brother to her, and they share many interests and hobbies. 
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husband
husband
[noun]

the man you are officially married to

Ex: As a loving husband, he surprises his wife with romantic gestures on special occasions. 
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wife
wife
[noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: As a devoted wife, she takes care of the household chores and ensures a comfortable home for her family. 
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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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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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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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half-brother

a brother that shares only one biological parent with one

Ex: My half-brother and I share the same father, but we grew up in different households. 
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half-sister

a sister that shares only one biological parent with one

Ex: My half-sister and I share the same mother but have different fathers. 
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twin
twin
[noun]

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Ex: Even though they are twins, they have very different personalities. 
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godfather
godfather
[noun]

(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony

Ex: He felt privileged to be named as his nephew's godfather. 
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godmother
godmother
[noun]

(Christianity) a woman who, during a baptism ceremony, promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion

Ex: She felt honored to be chosen as her niece's godmother. 
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godson
godson
[noun]

a male child in the care of his godparents

Ex: He became his godson at the baptism. 
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goddaughter

a girl or woman for whom someone is a godparent, usually in a religious ceremony

Ex: She became her goddaughter at the baptism. 
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relative
relative
[noun]

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

Ex: My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are all my relatives. 
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kin
kin
[noun]

a person's family and relatives

Ex: She was surrounded by her kin at the family reunion. 
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