Family and Tradition Vocabulary

especially

• used to single out one person, thing, or situation

• commonly used in general contexts

• often used to describe a group

• frequently used in casual conversations

tradition

• a custom or belief passed down through generations

• a modern practice that changes frequently

• a law that is enforced by the government

• a scientific theory that is widely accepted

uncle

• the brother of one's parent

• a male cousin

• a family friend

• the son of one's grandparent

grandfather

• the father of one's parent

• a male ancestor

• a family friend

• the husband of one's grandmother

brother

• a male sibling

• a female sibling

• a parent

• a cousin

grandmother

• the mother of one's parent

• a female ancestor

• a parent of one's sibling

• a guardian or caretaker

niece

• a daughter of one's sibling

• a son of one's sibling

• a child of one's cousin

• a grandchild of one's sibling

son

• a male child

• a female child

• a parent

• a sibling

cousin

• a child of one's uncle or aunt

• a sibling of one's parent

• a grandchild of one's grandparents

• a close family friend

continue

• to persist in an activity or process

• to stop doing something

• to begin a new task

• to change direction