Topic vocabulary
Family & Relationships
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upbringingnoun/ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
The way a child is raised, including discipline, values and habits taught by parents.
“Her upbringing was strict, so she values punctuality.”
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spousenoun/spaʊs/
A husband or wife; a neutral word for a married partner.
“On the form, you must state whether your spouse is joining you.”
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siblingnoun/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
A brother or sister; used when you don't want to specify brother or sister.
“I grew up with two siblings, so I learned to share early on.”