Marriage And Relationships

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse

  • Committing adultery is considered a serious breach of marital vows.
  • I heard that John was caught in adultery with his coworker.
  • Cheating on your spouse is just plain wrong, no matter how you spin it.
  • In literature, adultery is often used as a symbol of betrayal and moral decay.

noun a connection, association, or involvement between people or groups

  • The company aims to build a strong relationship with its customers through excellent customer service.
  • I have a great relationship with my boss, we get along really well.
  • My bestie and I have a super tight relationship, we tell each other everything.
  • Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, just like the roots of a tree provide stability.

noun a daughter-in-law or son-in-law in South Asian cultures

adjective pertaining to or relating to a daughter-in-law or son-in-law

  • The bahu of the family is expected to uphold traditional values and take care of the household.
  • The bahu is always busy managing the daily chores and taking care of the kids.
  • Did you hear about the new bahu in town? She's apparently a great cook!
  • The bahu of the company, she is responsible for ensuring smooth operations and maintaining harmony among the team.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of one's mother-in-law

  • Pentheraphobia is a rare condition characterized by an irrational fear of a mother-in-law.
  • I heard Sarah has pentheraphobia, she gets really nervous whenever her mother-in-law visits.
  • I don't blame you for having pentheraphobia, mother-in-laws can be scary sometimes.
  • His pentheraphobia was so intense that he avoided family gatherings altogether.

noun a man who is the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling

  • My husband-in-law is my sister's spouse.
  • My husband-in-law is like a brother to me.
  • My husband-in-law is my bro-in-law.
  • Having a good relationship with my husband-in-law is important for family harmony.

noun A blended family is a family unit in which one or both partners have children from previous relationships, which are combined to form a new family structure.

  • The concept of a blended family is becoming more common in today's society.
  • My best friend is part of a blended family - she has stepsiblings and half-siblings.
  • I never knew how crazy things could get in a blended family until I became part of one myself.
  • In a way, a blended family is like a patchwork quilt - made up of different pieces coming together to form something beautiful.