Family Relationship Vocabulary

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, 'familiar' can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is well known or recognized

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'familiar' describes something that is known or recognized

• The new employee seemed familiar with the company's policies and procedures.
• I'm familiar with that restaurant, I've been there a few times.
• I've seen that movie so many times, I'm super familiar with it.
• The feeling of deja vu made the place seem eerily familiar.

noun the state or experience of being a mother; the qualities or characteristics associated with being a mother

• Motherhood is often considered a full-time job that requires dedication and sacrifice.
• My friend is adjusting to the challenges of motherhood with grace and humor.
• She's totally rocking the whole motherhood thing, even with her crazy schedule.
• The company's commitment to sustainability is like the motherhood of environmental responsibility.

noun a product or result of something

• The study focused on the genetic traits passed down to offspring.
• My friend just had her first offspring, a beautiful baby girl.
• I can't believe my offspring is already a teenager, time flies!
• The artist's new painting is considered the offspring of his previous works.

noun a character from a parable in the Bible, known for squandering his inheritance before repenting and returning to his father

• The prodigal son returned home after squandering his inheritance.
• Did you hear about the prodigal son coming back to town?
• That prodigal son dude finally decided to show his face again.
• The company welcomed back their prodigal son, the talented employee who had left for a competitor.

noun a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury

• The employee harbored deep resentment towards his boss for passing him over for a promotion.
• She couldn't hide her resentment towards her friend for forgetting her birthday.
• I can't stand the resentment my roommate has been giving me lately.
• Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.

noun a person or thing that comes after another in a series

adjective indicating position further back than something else

preposition indicating position further back than something else

• The house is located behind the park.
• I'll be waiting for you at the back of the building.
• Let's chill out in the back of the club.
• He always seems to be one step behind everyone else.