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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Romantic Relationships

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

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
beau
beau
[noun]

a man romantically involved with someone

Ex: Letters between the two revealed the depth of affection she held for her longtime beau. 
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bridegroom

a man on his wedding day or just before or after it

Ex: The bridegroom was nervous but excited as he waited at the altar. 
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honeymoon
honeymoon
[noun]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: They planned a luxurious honeymoon to an exotic island resort in the Caribbean. 
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affection
affection
[noun]

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

Ex: She showed great affection for her grandparents. 
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attraction

a quality or feature of someone or something that evokes interest, liking, or desire in others

Ex: Her kindness was a major attraction for everyone who met her. 
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chemistry
chemistry
[noun]

the mutual attraction or natural connection between two individuals

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fidelity
fidelity
[noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: He admired the dog's fidelity to its owner. 
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infidelity

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or committed partner, typically involving a romantic or sexual relationship with someone else

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affair
affair
[noun]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

Ex: She was heartbroken when she discovered her husband was having an affair with a colleague. 
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flirtation

the playful behavior intended to arouse romantic interest in another person

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paramour
paramour
[noun]

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

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love triangle

a relationship dynamic commonly found in stories, where three characters are romantically involved with each other in a way that creates tension, conflict, and difficult choices

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mistress
mistress
[noun]

a woman in a long-term extramarital relationship with a man who provides for her financially

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significant other

one's partner, wife, or husband with whom one has a long-term sexual or romantic relationship

Ex: She introduced her significant other to her family at the holiday gathering. 
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cupid
cupid
[noun]

the Roman god of love, often depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrows

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matrimony
matrimony
[noun]

the state of being married or the formal institution of marriage

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vow
vow
[noun]

a serious and formal promise, made especially during a wedding or religious ceremony

Ex: The couple exchanged vows during the wedding ceremony, pledging to love and support each other for the rest of their lives. 
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shipping
shipping
[noun]

the act of supporting, endorsing, or wishing for a romantic relationship between two fictional characters, usually in fan communities

Ex: Shipping is very popular among fans of the series. 
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unattached
unattached
[Adjective]

not currently involved in a romantic or committed relationship

Ex: After her breakup, she was happily unattached and enjoying her independence. 
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secretive
secretive
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a tendency to hide feelings, thoughts, etc.

Ex: Despite being close friends, she remained secretive about her personal life, rarely disclosing details about her relationships. 
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to hook up

to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

Ex: They hooked up at the party after getting to know each other. 
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