Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Family

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

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[noun]

the passing down of traits from one generation to another within a family

Ex: She inherited her musical talent from her mother, continuing the lineage of musicians in their family.

[noun]

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.

[noun]

membership in a family of noble rank or social prominence

Ex: The tradition of blue blood emphasizes noble heritage over wealth.

[noun]

a family in which one parent is not present because of divorce or seperation

[noun]

the state of being biologically related to someone

Ex: The royal family's strict rules on marriage were based on maintaining consanguinity to preserve their bloodline.

[noun]

the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor

Ex: Her family has a long and respected pedigree in the community.

[noun]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

Ex: The scientist was excited to study the progeny of the genetically modified plants to see if the desired traits were passed on.

[noun]

a woman who agrees to carry and take the responsibility of another couple's child

Ex: After years of struggling with infertility, they decided to seek the help of a surrogate mother to carry their child.

[noun]

a person from whom one inherits DNA and is directly responsible for their birth

Ex: The child was curious about their biological parent and wanted to learn more about their family history.

[noun]

a person from whom other offsprings are descended

Ex: The ancient civilization's progenitors laid the foundation for the cultural traditions that endured for centuries.

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather