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C2 Level Wordlist - Relationship Dynamics and Connections

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Relationship Dynamics and Connections, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
crony
crony
[noun]

a close friend or companion, often used in a more negative or informal context

Ex: He's always with his cronies, making shady deals. 
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affinity
affinity
[noun]

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

Ex: She felt an instant affinity with the new student, recognizing a shared love for literature. 
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fraternity

a group of people who have the same profession

Ex: The fraternity of artists gathered every month to critique each other's work and share new techniques. 
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amity
amity
[noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The two neighboring countries signed a treaty to promote amity and cooperation between their citizens. 
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foe
foe
[noun]

an individual opponent or adversary

Ex: He considered his former colleague a lifelong foe. 
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friction
friction
[noun]

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

Ex: There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction. 
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rift
rift
[noun]

an end to a friendly relationship between people or organizations caused by a serious disagreement

Ex: The rift between the two longtime friends started over a minor disagreement but quickly escalated into a full-blown feud. 
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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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consanguinity

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. 
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pedigree
pedigree
[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. 
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progeny
progeny
[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. 
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surrogate mother

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. 
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biological parent

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. 
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progenitor

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. 
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elopement
elopement
[noun]

the act of running away with one's lover to get married without the consent of parents

Ex: The young couple's elopement surprised their families, who had been expecting a traditional wedding. 
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courtship
courtship
[noun]

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

Ex: Their courtship was marked by romantic gestures and long walks in the park. 
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adultery
adultery
[noun]

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

Ex: Despite their vows of fidelity, she discovered evidence of her husband's adultery with a coworker. 
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infatuation

an intense, often unreasonable or extravagant desire or admiration for someone or something

Ex: His infatuation with the latest gadget bordered on obsession. 
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to disown
to disown
[Verb]

to reject or deny any association or relationship with someone or something

Ex: He chose to disown his former beliefs after learning more about the issue. 
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to patch up

to put an end to an argument with someone in order to make peace with them

Ex: They had a huge fight but managed to patch up before the day ended. 
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to rekindle

to revive or renew something, such as a relationship or interest, that has faded

Ex: After years apart, they managed to rekindle their childhood friendship. 
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to antagonize

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

Ex: His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere. 
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to drift apart

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

Ex: Over the years, the friends started to drift apart as their lives took different paths. 
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to feud
to feud
[Verb]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

Ex: The families continued to feud over a disputed piece of land, passing down the animosity through generations. 
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to two-time

to betray one's partner by secretly having an affair with someone else at the same time

Ex: She was devastated when she found out he had been two-timing her with her best friend. 
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