For elementary learners expanding their vocabulary for describing people, relationships, and everyday social situations.
Free Social & Relationships vocabulary flashcards at the A2 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and start using these words in everyday conversation.
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partner
the person you are in a romantic relationship with
stranger
a person you do not know at all
colleague
a person you work with at the same job or company
argue
to speak angrily with someone because you disagree about something
forgive
to stop being angry with someone who did something wrong
support
to help and encourage someone, especially when things are difficult
trust
to believe that someone is honest and will not let you down
respect
to treat someone as important and listen to their opinions
promise
to tell someone that you will definitely do something
include
to make someone part of a group or activity
communicate
to share information or feelings with another person
apologise
to tell someone you are sorry for something bad you did
celebrate
to do something enjoyable because something good has happened
introduce
to tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time
relationship
the way two or more people feel about and behave towards each other
make up
to become friendly with someone again after an argument
get on
to have a friendly and easy relationship with someone
close
describing a relationship where people know each other very well and care deeply
look after
to take care of someone who needs help
spend time
to use time doing something or being with someone
cheer up
to make someone feel happier when they are sad
keep in touch
to continue communicating with someone even when you do not see them often
fall out
to have a serious argument and stop being friendly for a while
loyal
always supporting and being honest with someone you care about
honest
not lying or hiding the truth from the people around you
patient
able to wait calmly and to accept small problems without getting angry
jealous
feeling upset because someone has something you want or someone you love shows interest in others
upset
feeling sad or worried because something bad has happened
comfort
to make someone feel less sad or worried when they are having a difficult time
couple
two people who are in a romantic relationship together
best friend
the friend you like most and feel closest to
get together
to meet as a group for a social event or activity
team up
to join with one or more people to work or do something together
care for
to look after someone who needs physical or emotional help
grateful
feeling thankful to someone because of something good they did for you