Social Relationships Vocabulary

noun a person who supports or helps another person, especially in a difficult situation

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Having a friend at court can often help in navigating legal matters more smoothly.
• It's always good to have a friend at court who can give you inside information.
• If you ever get in trouble, make sure you have a friend at court to bail you out.
• In the corporate world, having a friend at court can be crucial for advancing your career.

noun A son of one's sibling or half-sibling, or a son of one's spouse's sibling or half-sibling.

• My nephew is studying engineering at a prestigious university.
• I'm taking my nephew to the park this weekend.
• My nephew is such a cool dude, always up for an adventure.
• The new intern at work is like a nephew to me, I want to mentor and guide him.

noun Friendship is the bond or relationship between two or more people who care about each other and support each other.

adjective Performative describes the nature of the friendship, indicating that it is based on outward displays and performances rather than genuine connection.

• The concept of performative friendship involves the demonstration of loyalty and support through actions rather than just words.
• Some people engage in performative friendship just for show, without truly caring about the other person.
• Don't be fooled by their performative friendship, they're only looking out for themselves.
• Their performative friendship was like a facade, hiding their true intentions underneath.

noun a person who is the son of one's spouse from a previous marriage

preposition in-law (indicating a relationship by marriage)

• My stepson-in-law is a successful lawyer who graduated from a prestigious university.
• I get along well with my stepson-in-law, we enjoy watching sports together.
• My stepson-in-law is a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• Having a stepson-in-law is like gaining an extra son, it's a new bond to cherish.