Theme 2: Relationship - Vocabulary Flashcards (English)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key relationship-related terms from the lecture notes.

bond (n)

A strong connection or tie between people or things.

bonding (n)

The process of forming a close emotional connection.

kinship (n)

A sense of family connection or being related by blood or culture.

kin (n)

A relative; a family member.

kinsman (n)

A male relative; a man connected by blood.

kinswoman (n)

A female relative; a woman connected by blood.

sibling (n)

A brother or sister.

sibling-rivalry (n)

Competition or conflict between siblings.

marriage (n)

The legal or formal union of two people as spouses.

marry (v)

To become the spouse of someone; to wed.

married (adj)

Having a spouse; in a marriage.

marital (adj)

Related to marriage.

spouse (n)

Husband or wife.

spousal (adj)

Relating to a spouse.

partner (n)

A person who shares a relationship, business or romantic.

partnership (n)

The state of being partners or a business relationship.

partnered (adj)

Having a partner; paired in a partnership.

colleague (n)

A coworker; a person you work with.

collegial (adj)

Fostering a friendly, cooperative relationship among colleagues.

collegiality (n)

The cooperative spirit among colleagues.

companionship (n)

The company or friendship of someone; companionship.

companion (n)

A person who accompanies someone; a friend.

companionable (adj)

Friendly and easy to be with.

camaraderie (n)

Mutual trust and friendship within a group.

alliance (n)

A union or association formed for mutual benefit.

ally (n)

A friend or partner in a cause; supporter.

ally (v)

To join with others in a common purpose; to form an alliance.

allied (adj)

United or associated; in alliance.

intimacy (n)

Close familiarity or private sharing in a relationship.

intimate (adj)

Very close, familiar, or private.

affection (n)

A gentle feeling of fondness or love.

affectionate (adj)

Showing affection; loving.

sympathy (n)

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

sympathize (v)

To share or feel sympathy with someone.

sympathetic (adj)

Showing understanding and compassion.

trust (n)

Firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone; confidence in a relationship.

trust (v)

To rely on or believe in someone’s reliability.

trusting (adj)

Inclined to trust; confident in others.

trustworthy (adj)

Deserving of trust; reliable.

loyalty (n)

Commitment or faithfulness to a person, group, or cause.

loyal (adj)

Faithful and devoted.

commitment (n)

A pledge or dedication to a person or relationship.

commit (v)

To pledge or devote oneself to a person or cause.

committed (adj)

Dedicated to a cause or relationship.

engagement (n)

A commitment to marry or be involved in a relationship.

engage (v)

To participate in or become involved; to attract and hold.

engaged (adj)

Involved in a relationship or betrothed.

courtship (n)

The period of dating aimed at marriage.

court (v)

To woo; to attract romantically.

break-up (n)

The end of a romantic relationship.