Family Vocabulary

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Parents who take care of a child that is not their biological child.

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foster parents

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To marry again after being divorced or widowed.

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remarry

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A brother who shares one biological parent with you.

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a half brother

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The brother of your spouse or the husband of your sibling.

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brother in law

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Family members who are related by birth.

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blood relatives

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Family members who are not closely related.

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distant relatives

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To resemble a parent or ancestor in appearance or character.

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to take after somebody

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A trait or characteristic that is common among family members.

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to run in the family

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A gathering of family members.

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a family reunion

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A ceremony for honoring and burying a deceased person.

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a funeral