Vocabulary Bank: Life, Relationships, Lifestyle, Celebrations & Problems

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering family terms, personal relationships, free time activities, lifestyle choices, celebrations, and common conflicts based on the lecture bank.

extended family

A multi-generational family structure that includes relatives beyond the immediate family unit.

foster parents

Substitute parents who care for and raise a child who is not biologically their own.

immediate family

A person's closest family members, including parents and siblings.

single parent household

A home raised and managed by a single mother or father caring for children alone.

spouse

A husband or wife in a marital relationship.

ask (sb) out (on a date)

To invite someone to go out on a romantic date.

break up

To separate or end a relationship with someone.

get along

To manage and maintain good relations with someone.

take after (sb)

To resemble an older relative in appearance, personality, or behavior.

blood is thicker than water

An expression meaning family relationships and blood ties are more important than any other relationships.

acquaintance

A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.

recluse

A person who lives a solitary life and avoids social contact; a loner.

sidekick

A close companion, assistant, or helper.

cost of living

The amount of money needed to pay for basic expenses such as housing, food, and necessities.

get by

To manage or survive financially.

stress buster

An activity or technique that helps combat or relieve stress.

chronic disease

A long-lasting health condition or illness that often persists without a cure.

fitness routine

A regular physical workout performed according to a set schedule to maintain shape.

lavish lifestyle

A sumptuously rich, luxurious, or extravagant way of living.

aisle

The passage between rows of seats, such as in a church during a wedding.

best man

The chief male witness and assistant to the groom at a wedding.

maid of honour

The chief bridesmaid and primary witness for the bride at a wedding.

civil wedding

A legal, non-religious wedding ceremony.

float

A decorated platform or vehicle carrying performers in a parade.

control freak

A person who strongly desires to control, direct, or dictate decisions and actions around them.

counsellor

A trained professional or advisor who provides advice and guidance on personal issues.

domestic violence

Violent, aggressive, or abusive behavior within a home or family relationship.

family friction

Tension, disagreements, or conflict arising between family members.

fall in with sb

To associate, socialize, or become friends with someone.

fall out with

To have a quarrel or argument with someone and stop being friendly.

ground a child

To punish a child by prohibiting them from going out or participating in social activities.

off the grid

Living without reliance or connection to public utility services like electricity, water, or internet.

overreact

To respond to a situation with excessive or inappropriate emotion or action.