Families & Friends

1. Relatives

1.1. daughter

1.2. offspring

1.3. niece /nephew

1.4. sibling / step-sibling

1.5. half-brother

1.6. an only child

2. Celebrations/ Events

2.1. Christening = Baptism

2.2. wedding

2.2.1. church

2.2.1.1. civil

2.2.2. ceremony

2.2.3. reception

2.2.4. bride (fem) / groom (male)

2.2.4.1. best man

2.2.4.1.1. bridesmaid

2.3. engagement

2.3.1. fiance

2.3.2. engaged TO Paul / engaged IN an activity

2.3.2.1. married

2.3.2.1.1. divorced

2.3.3. widow

3. Verbs

3.1. hang out with

3.2. get along / on well with

3.2.1. hit it off

3.3. socialize

3.4. fall out with

3.5. make up

3.6. put up with

3.7. depend on sb = rely on sb = count on sb

3.8. raise = bring up

4. Types of families

4.1. nuclear

4.2. extended

4.3. adoptive

4.4. step family

4.5. mixed

4.6. single-parent

4.7. childless

5. Other relationships

5.1. close friend = mate

5.2. acquaintance

5.3. roommate

5.3.1. flatmate

5.3.1.1. workmate

5.4. colleague/co-worker

5.4.1. employee

5.4.1.1. employer

5.5. descendant / ancestor