Vocabulary – People & Society (Family-related)

close-knit family

• A family that is loosely connected and independent of one another.

• A family that is closely connected and supportive of one another.

• A family that is large and spread out across different locations.

• A family that is often in conflict and rarely communicates.

get together

• meet socially.

• argue with friends.

• ignore each other.

• discuss business matters.

family ties

• The connections and relationships between family members.

• A type of bond formed through marriage only.

• The financial obligations between relatives.

• The geographical distance between family members.

nuclear family

• A family unit consisting of two parents and their children.

• A family consisting of one parent and their children.

• A family that includes extended relatives such as grandparents and aunts.

• A family that is formed through adoption only.

spend quality time

• Engage in meaningful activities with family.

• Spend time alone in silence.

• Watch television for hours.

• Engage in social media scrolling.

take after

• resemble

• differ

• ignore

• reject

strong family bond

• A deep connection and affection between family members.

• A casual acquaintance among relatives.

• A financial agreement between family members.

• A temporary relationship based on convenience.

grow up

• spend your childhood.

• become an adult.

• play with toys.

• learn to walk.

generation gap

• The differences in opinions, values, and attitudes between one generation and another.

• A term used to describe the technological advancements between generations.

• The economic disparity between different age groups.

• A social phenomenon where younger generations reject older traditions.

get along with

• have a good relationship.

• to argue frequently.

• to ignore someone.

• to be indifferent.