Relations Vocabulary

to make someone feel isolated or estranged

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

a feeling of friendship and enjoying the company of others

warm and friendly in manner; showing sincere affection

to delay or postpone something to a later time

a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

to deliberately become involved in a situation in order to influence or prevent something, especially when your involvement is not wanted

Having or showing a tendency to intrude or interfere in others' affairs. Unwelcomely interrupting or disturbing someone's privacy or personal space.

taking part in something or being included in something

a rope or chain used to control a dog or other animal

to interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern

a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims

to push someone gently with your elbow to get their attention

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

to treat someone in a condescending way, as if they are less intelligent or important

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's misfortune

Future generations of people, especially one's descendants. The concept of leaving something for those who will come after us.

offspring; descendants of a person, animal, or plant