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Family and relationships – English vocabulary

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58 English words with meanings: active role, adopt, bond, brotherhood, cause… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. active role /'æk.tɪv/ /ɹəʊl/ (compound noun) — an active role
    Example: He played an active role in organizing the charity event.
    Synonyms: participating role, leading role
  2. adopt /ə'dɒpt/ (verb) — take a child as your own
    Example: They decided to adopt a child from another country.
    Synonyms: take in, embrace, accept
  3. bond /bɒnd/ (noun) — a connection
    Example: There is a strong bond between the mother and her child.
    Synonyms: connection, tie, link
  4. brotherhood /'brʌðəhʊd/ (noun) — a feeling of close friendship and loyalty between people
    Example: They shared a deep sense of brotherhood after years of working together.
    Synonyms: camaraderie, solidarity, friendship
  5. cause /kɔ:z/ (verb) — to make something happen
    Example: Smoking can cause serious health problems.
    Synonyms: trigger, produce, lead to
  6. close /kləʊs/ (adjective) — having a strong, loving relationship
    Example: I have always been very close to my grandparents.
    Synonyms: intimate, affectionate, attached
  7. close-knit /,kləʊs'nɪt/ (adjective) — very close
    Example: They are a close-knit family that supports each other through everything.
    Synonyms: tight-knit, united, bonded
  8. compromise /'kɒmprəmaɪz/ (noun) — an agreement where both sides give up a little
    Example: They reached a compromise after hours of discussion.
    Synonyms: agreement, settlement, middle ground
  9. conflict /'kɒnflɪkt/ (noun) — a fight or disagreement
    Example: The conflict between the two countries lasted for many years.
    Synonyms: disagreement, clash, dispute
  10. connection /kə'nɛkʃən/ (noun) — a link
    Example: There is a strong connection between regular exercise and good health.
    Synonyms: link, relationship, association
  11. decent /'di:sənt/ (adjective) — acceptable; good enough
    Example: They found a decent place to stay for the night.
    Synonyms: respectable, proper, acceptable
  12. domestic /də'mestɪk/ (adjective) — related to home or family
    Example: She takes care of all the domestic chores at home.
    Synonyms: household, home, family
  13. extended family /ɛk'stɛndɪd/ /'fɛm(ɘ)li/ (compound noun) — a big family with many generations
    Example: She lives with her extended family, including grandparents and cousins.
    Synonyms: large family
  14. family gathering (compound noun) — a family get-together
    Example: We have a family gathering every New Year’s Day.
    Synonyms: family reunion, family meeting
  15. fatherhood /'fɑ:ðəhʊd/ (noun) — the state of being a father
    Example: Fatherhood taught him patience and responsibility.
    Synonyms: paternity, parenthood
  16. find a compromise /faɪnd ə 'kɒmprəmaɪz/ (verb phrase) — to find a middle agreement
    Example: We need to find a compromise that satisfies both sides.
    Synonyms: seek an agreement, look for middle ground, negotiate a settlement
  17. fond (of) /fɒnd/ (adjective) — to like
    Example: She is very fond of her little dog.
    Synonyms: affectionate, attached, devoted
  18. friendship /'frɛndʃɪp/ (noun) — a relationship between friends
    Example: Their friendship has lasted since they were in school.
    Synonyms: companionship, amity, fellowship
  19. have sth in common (verb phrase) — share the same things
    Example: We have a lot in common because we grew up in the same town.
    Synonyms: share similarities, be alike, resemble
  20. identity /aɪ'dentɪti/ (noun) — who a person or group is
    Example: Cultural identity is an important part of who we are.
    Synonyms: individuality, character, personality
  21. immediate family (compound noun) — family by blood
    Example: Only immediate family members attended the ceremony.
    Synonyms: close family, nuclear family
  22. independent /,ɪndɪ'pendənt/ (adjective) — able to act alone
    Example: She has been independent since she moved out of her parents’ house.
    Synonyms: self-reliant, self-sufficient, autonomous
  23. inherit /ɪn'hɛrɪt/ (verb) — get from family after death
    Example: She inherited her grandmother’s jewelry.
    Synonyms: receive, be left, acquire
  24. interact /,ɪntər'rækt/ (verb) — act or talk with others
    Example: Students can interact with teachers through the online platform.
    Synonyms: communicate, engage, connect
  25. interaction /,ɪntə'rækʃən/ (noun) — acting with each other
    Example: Good communication is key to positive interaction between coworkers.
    Synonyms: communication, exchange, contact
  26. intimacy /'ɪntɪməsi/ (noun) — a close personal feeling or relationship
    Example: Trust is essential for emotional intimacy in a relationship.
    Synonyms: closeness, familiarity, affection
  27. irreplaceable /,ɪrɪ'pleɪsəbl/ (adj) — cannot be replaced
    Example: Her kindness makes her truly irreplaceable to our team.
    Synonyms: unique, incomparable, unsubstitutable
  28. lead a happy life (verb phrase) — to live happily
    Example: She wants to lead a happy life with her family.
    Synonyms: live happily, enjoy life, have a joyful life
  29. maternal /mə'tɜ:nl/ (adjective) — related to the mother
    Example: She has a strong maternal instinct and loves taking care of children.
    Synonyms: motherly, nurturing
  30. maternal instinct (compound noun) — a natural motherly feeling
    Example: Her maternal instinct made her protect the child without hesitation.
    Synonyms: motherly instinct, nurturing instinct

…and 28 more words in this set.

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