Relationships & Society — B2 English Vocabulary

This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about relationships & society — bonds, conflict and human connection. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.

1. intimate/ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

   “They share an intimate friendship.”

2. rapport/ræˈpɔː/

   “She built a quick rapport with clients.”

3. attachment/əˈtætʃ.mənt/

   “The baby formed an attachment to her.”

4. reciprocal/rɪˈsɪp.rə.kəl/

   “Respect should be reciprocal.”

5. estrangement/ɪˈstreɪndʒ.mənt/

   “Years of estrangement followed.”

6. feud/fjuːd/

   “The two families had a long feud.”

7. reconciliation/ˌrek.ən.sɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

   “They hoped for reconciliation.”

8. supportive/səˈpɔː.tɪv/

   “Her parents are very supportive.”

9. camaraderie/ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i/

   “There is great camaraderie in the team.”

10. affectionate/əˈfek.ʃən.ət/

    “He is an affectionate father.”

11. confide/kənˈfaɪd/

    “I always confide in my sister.”

12. trusting/ˈtrʌs.tɪŋ/

    “He has a trusting nature.”

13. interpersonal/ˌɪn.təˈpɜː.sən.əl/

    “Good interpersonal skills help.”

14. matrimony/ˈmæt.rɪ.mə.ni/

    “They entered into matrimony.”

15. compatibility/kəmˌpæt.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

    “Compatibility matters in a couple.”

16. animosity/ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/

    “There was animosity between them.”

17. nurture/ˈnɜː.tʃə/

    “Parents nurture their children.”

18. kindred/ˈkɪn.drɪd/

    “They are kindred spirits.”

19. betrayal/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/

    “She never forgot the betrayal.”

20. acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/

    “Let me acquaint you with the rules.”

21. gregarious/ɡrɪˈɡeə.ri.əs/

    “He is a gregarious host.”

22. courtship/ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/

    “Their courtship lasted a year.”

23. estranged/ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

    “He is estranged from his father.”

24. empathise/ˈem.pə.θaɪz/

    “I really empathise with you.”

25. cohabit/kəʊˈhæb.ɪt/

    “They decided to cohabit.”

26. bonding/ˈbɒn.dɪŋ/

    “Holidays are good for family bonding.”

27. alienate/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

    “Rude words can alienate friends.”

28. confidant/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/

    “She is my closest confidant.”

29. fond/fɒnd/

    “He is very fond of his nephew.”

30. interact/ˌɪn.tərˈækt/

    “Children learn to interact at school.”

31. fall out/ˌfɔːl ˈaʊt/

    “The friends had a fall out.”

32. comforting/ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/

    “Her voice was very comforting.”

33. circle/ˈsɜː.kəl/

    “She has a wide social circle.”

34. wedlock/ˈwed.lɒk/

    “The child was born in wedlock.”

35. dependence/dɪˈpen.dəns/

    “He hated his dependence on others.”

36. harmonious/hɑːˈməʊ.ni.əs/

    “They have a harmonious marriage.”

37. outsider/ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.də/

    “He always felt like an outsider.”

38. infatuation/ɪnˌfætʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

    “It was just a teenage infatuation.”

39. solace/ˈsɒl.əs/

    “She found solace in music.”

40. togetherness/təˈɡeð.ə.nəs/

    “The trip created a sense of togetherness.”

41. grudge/ɡrʌdʒ/

    “He still holds a grudge.”

42. allegiance/əˈliː.dʒəns/

    “She swore allegiance to the king.”

43. peer/pɪə/

    “Each peer in the group had a say.”

44. adoration/ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

    “He looked at her with adoration.”

45. encouraging/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

    “The coach was very encouraging.”

46. close-knit/ˌkləʊsˈnɪt/

    “They are a close-knit family.”

47. mingle/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/

    “Guests began to mingle.”

48. reunite/ˌriː.juːˈnaɪt/

    “The brothers hope to reunite soon.”

49. acquainted/əˈkweɪn.tɪd/

    “We are not well acquainted.”

50. comrade/ˈkɒm.reɪd/

    “He stood by his old comrade.”