Relationships Vocabulary

Abandon

Verb

To leave something or someone behind permanently.

Abusive

Adjective

Treating someone in a cruel, violent, or unfair way, especially regularly or repeatedly.

Accept

Verb

To take something offered or to agree something is true or happening.

Acceptable

Adjective

Good enough to be allowed, agreed with, or used in a particular situation.

Accommodation

Noun

A place to live or stay; or a helpful change for someone’s needs.

Accompany

Verb

To say someone has done something wrong or bad, before it's proven.

Accuse

Verb

To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Acknowledge

Verb

To accept or show that something is true, real, or noticed.

Activity

Noun

Something done for fun, work, or learning; any kind of action or movement.

Admire

Verb

To respect or appreciate someone or something for their qualities or achievements.

Admit

Verb

1. To say that something is true, especially when it’s bad or embarrassing. 2. To allow someone to enter a place or join a group.

Adopt

Verb

To accept, take up, or begin using something new, or legally take someone as family.

Adore

Verb

To love or like something or someone deeply with affection.

Adult

Noun

(n) : A fully grown person. (adj) : Related to or made for grown-up people.

Advice

Noun

Suggestions or guidance given to help someone make a decision.

Advise

Verb

To suggest what someone should do, usually to help or guide them.

Advocate

Noun

(v) : To publicly support or promote a cause or idea. (n) : A person who supports or speaks for a cause or person.

Affair

Noun

1. A situation, event, or issue people are involved in. 2. A secret romantic relationship, often outside marriage.

Affection

Noun

A warm feeling of care, fondness, or love toward someone or something.

Affirm

Verb

To confidently state something as true or to support it.