Family IELTS Flashcards
A group consisting of one or two parents and their children.
Family
Example: Our family always gathers for dinner on Sundays.
One’s father or mother.
Parents
Example: My parents are both teachers.
A brother or sister.
Sibling
Example: I have two siblings, a brother and a sister.
A parent of one’s father or mother.
Grandparent
Example: My grandparents live in the countryside.
A child of one’s uncle or aunt.
Cousin
Example: I grew up playing with my cousins during the summer.
The sister of one’s father or mother, or the wife of one’s uncle.
Aunt
Example: My aunt is coming to visit us next week.
The brother of one’s father or mother, or the husband of one’s aunt.
Uncle
Example: My uncle is a pilot and travels a lot for work.
Feeling or showing love and affection.
Loving
Example: Our family has a loving relationship.
Providing encouragement or emotional help.
Supportive
Example: My parents are always supportive of my decisions.
Having strong relationships and close bonds.
Close-knit
Example: We come from a close-knit family, and we always support each other.
Showing kindness and concern for others.
Caring
Example: She has a caring nature, always looking out for her siblings.
Dependable and trustworthy.
Reliable
Example: My sister is very reliable; I can always count on her.
To take care of someone or something
Look after .
Example: I have to look after my younger brother while my parents are away.
To mature and become an adult.
Grow up
Example: My sister wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
To have a friendly relationship with someone.
Get along (with)
Example: My brother and I get along really well.
To resemble a family member in appearance or behavior.
Take after
Example: I take after my mother; we both love to cook.
To raise and care for a child.
Bring up
Example: My parents brought me up to always be polite and respectful.
To exchange information or ideas.
Communicate
Example: It’s important to communicate openly with your family.
To divide or distribute among members of a group
Share
Example: We share everything in our family, including our joys and sorrows.
To mark an occasion with festivities or joy.
Celebrate
Example: We always celebrate birthdays with a big family dinner.
In a close or intimate manner.
Closely
Example: We work closely together as a family.
In a joyful or contented manner.
Happily
Example: We spent the evening happily reminiscing about old times.
In a generous or liberal manner.
Generously
Example: Our parents always give generously to those in need.
In a collective or unified manner.
Together
Example: We are stronger when we stick together as a family.
In a loving or tender manner.
Affectionately
Example: She kissed her grandchildren affectionately on the cheek.
Family ties are stronger than other relationships.
Blood is thicker than water
Example: Even though we argue sometimes, remember that blood is thicker than water.
Very similar, especially in appearance or behavior.
Like peas in a pod
Example: My brothers are like peas in a pod; they even finish each other’s sentences.
Someone who resembles their parent in character or behavior.
A chip off the old block
Example: Tom is a chip off the old block; he’s just as stubborn as his father.
Facing the same challenges or circumstances.
In the same boat
Example: We’re all in the same boat, so let’s work together to overcome this problem.
A family with strong bonds and close relationships.
Tight-knit family
Example: We come from a tight-knit family, and we always support each other through thick and thin.
A person’s child or children.
Offspring
Example: As parents, it’s our responsibility to guide our offspring.
Someone who is legally responsible for the care of another person, typically a child.
Guardian
Example: After their parents passed away, their aunt became their guardian.
A relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law or brother-in-law.
In-law
Example: I get along well with my in-laws.
A family where at least one parent has children from a previous relationship.
Stepfamily
Example: Adjusting to life in a stepfamily can be challenging.
Family members who rely on the financial support of another.
Dependents
Example: As the sole breadwinner, he has several dependents to provide for.
Marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action
Harmonious
Example: We strive to maintain a harmonious atmosphere in our household.
Having or showing a strong desire to defend or guard.
Protective
Example: Parents are naturally protective of their children.
Involving several generations within a family.
Multigenerational
Example: Our family reunion was a multigenerational gathering.
Characterized by friendliness and goodwill.
Amicable
Example: Despite the divorce, they have managed to maintain an amicable relationship.
Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Empathetic
Example: It’s important to be empathetic towards family members going through tough times.
To spend time with someone to find out what has been happening in their life
Catch up
Example: Let’s catch up over coffee this weekend.
To admire and respect someone.
Look up to
Example: I’ve always looked up to my older sister for her achievements.