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adopt ·verb (TAKE CHILD)

Definition: to legally become the parents of someone else's child Level: B2

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adopted ·adjective

Definition: legally taken by another family to be looked after as their own child Level: B2

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adoption ·noun

Definition: the process of legally becoming the parents of someone else's child Level: B2

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affair ·noun (RELATIONSHIP)

Definition: a sexual relationship, especially a secret one Level: B2

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ancestor ·noun

Definition: a relative who lived a long time ago Level: B2

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bond ·noun

Definition: an interest, experience, or feeling that makes people feel connected Level: B2

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brother-in-law ·noun

Definition: the man married to your sister or the brother of your husband or wife Level: B2

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circle ·noun (GROUP)

Definition: a group of people with family, work or social connections Level: B2

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closely ·adverb (CONNECTED)

Definition: in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship Level: B2

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community ·noun (GROUP OF PEOPLE)

Definition: a group of people with the same interests, way of life, nationality, job, etc. Level: B2

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community ·noun (IN ONE AREA)

Definition: the people living in one particular area Level: B2

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companion ·noun

Definition: someone you spend a lot of time with or go somewhere with Level: B2

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company ·noun (OTHER PEOPLE)

Definition: when you are with a person or people, or the person or people you are with Level: B2

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conflict ·noun (DISAGREEMENT)

Definition: serious disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles Level: B2

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cooperate ·verb (WORK TOGETHER)

Definition: to work together with someone in order to achieve the same aim Level: B2

d

darling ·noun

Definition: used when you speak to someone you love or like Level: B2

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daughter-in-law ·noun

Definition: your son's wife Level: B2

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divorce ·verb

Definition: to end a marriage by an official or legal process Level: B2

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enemy ·noun (COUNTRY/ARMY)

Definition: a country, or the armed forces of a country, which is at war with another country Level: B2

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faithful ·adjective (LOYAL)

Definition: loyal Level: B2

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fancy ·verb (PERSON)

Definition: to feel sexually attracted to someone Level: B2

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father-in-law ·noun

Definition: the father of your husband or wife Level: B2

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fellow ·adjective

Definition: describes someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you Level: B2

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friendliness ·noun

Definition: the quality of being friendly Level: B2

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funeral ·noun

Definition: a ceremony for burying or burning the body of a dead person Level: B2

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gang ·noun (YOUNG PEOPLE)

Definition: a group of young people who spend time together, usually fighting with other groups and behaving badly Level: B2

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harmony ·noun (PEACE)

Definition: when people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when different things seem right or suitable together Level: B2

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host ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone who invites people to a meal or a party, or to stay in their home Level: B2

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household ·noun

Definition: a family or group of people who live together in a house Level: B2

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introduction ·noun (FIRST MEETING)

Definition: the action of telling someone another person's name the first time that they meet Level: B2

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mix ·verb (MEET)

Definition: to meet and talk to people Level: B2

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mother-in-law ·noun

Definition: the mother of your husband or wife Level: B2

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opponent ·noun (PERSON WHO DISAGREES)

Definition: someone who disagrees with an action or belief and tries to change it Level: B2

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partner ·noun (BUSINESS)

Definition: one of two or more people who own a business Level: B2

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partnership ·noun

Definition: when two people or organizations work together to achieve something Level: B2

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proposal ·noun (MARRY)

Definition: when someone asks someone to marry them Level: B2

p

propose ·verb (MARRY)

Definition: to ask someone to marry you Level: B2

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raise ·verb (CHILD)

Definition: to take care of a child until he or she is completely grown Level: B2

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related ·adjective (FAMILY)

Definition: If people are related, they belong to the same family. Level: B2

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roommate ·noun

Definition: someone who you share a room, apartment, etc. with Level: B2

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separate ·verb (HUSBAND/WIFE)

Definition: to start to live in a different place from your husband or wife because the relationship has ended Level: B2

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separation ·noun (NOT LIVE TOGETHER)

Definition: the decision of two people who were married or living together to stop living together Level: B2

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sister-in-law ·noun

Definition: a woman married to your brother, or the sister of your husband or wife Level: B2

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socialize ·verb

Definition: to spend time enjoying yourself with other people Level: B2

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son-in-law ·noun

Definition: your daughter's husband Level: B2

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stepfather ·noun

Definition: the man who is married to your mother but is not your father Level: B2

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stepmother ·noun

Definition: the woman who has married your father but is not your mother Level: B2

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tension ·noun (BETWEEN PEOPLE/GROUPS)

Definition: a feeling of fear or anger between people, groups or countries who do not trust each other Level: B2

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tribe ·noun

Definition: a group of people who live together, usually in areas far away from cities, and who share the same culture and language and still have a traditional way of life Level: B2

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united ·adjective (JOINED)

Definition: joined together as a group, organization, etc. Level: B2

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united ·adjective (IN AGREEMENT)

Definition: If people are united, they all agree about something. Level: B2

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upbringing ·noun

Definition: the way that your parents look after you and the things that they teach you when you are growing up Level: B2

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widow ·noun

Definition: a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again Level: B2