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Nouns.
Family.
- ancestor (plural: ancestors) A person from whom one is descended.
- aunt (plural: aunts)the sister of one’s father or mother.
- boyfriend (plural: boyfriends) male friend with whom a person is romantically involved.
- brother (plural: brothers) a male person having the same parents as another person.
- brother-in-law (plural: brothers-in-law) the brother of one’s wife or husband.
- cousin (plural: cousins) a child of one’s aunt or uncle.
- family (plural: families) a group of persons related by descent or marriage.
- family tree (plural: trees) a genealogical diagram of a family’s ancestry.
- father-in-law (plural: fathers-in-law) the father of one’s spouse.
- fiance (plural: fiances) a person to whom one is engaged to be married.
- friend (plural: friends) a person whom one knows and likes.
- girlfriend (plural: girlfriends) a female friend.
- grandchild (plural: grandchildren)the son or daughter of one’s child.
- grandfather (plural: grandfathers) the father of one’s mother or father.
- grandmother (plural: grandmothers) the mother of one’s mother or father.
- grandparent (plural: grandparents) a parent of one’s mother or father; a grandmother or grandfather.
- husband (plural: husbands) a man joined to another person in marriage.
- mother (plural: mothers) a woman who gives birth to a child.
- mother-in-law (plural: mothers-in-law) the mother of one’s spouse.
- nephew (plural: nephews) a son of one’s brother or sister.
- niece (plural: nieces) the daughter of one’s brother or sister.
- parent (plural: parents) a person who raises a child.
- sibling (plural: siblings)a person’s brother or sister.
- sister (plural: sisters) a female person having the same parents as another person.
- sister-in-law (plural: sisters-in-law) the sister of one’s spouse.
- spouse (plural: spouses) a marriage partner; a husband or wife.
- stepdaughter (plural: stepdaughters) a daughter of one’s husband or wife by a former union.
- stepmother (plural: stepmothers) the wife of one’s father by a later marriage.
- stepfather (plural: stepfathers) the husband of one’s mother by a later marriage.
- stepson (plural: stepsons) a son of one’s husband or wife by a former union.
- uncle (plural: uncles) a brother of one’s father or mother.
- wife (plural: wives) a woman joined to another person in marriage; a female spouse.
Family Pets.
- aquarium (plural: aquariums)a tank, bowl, or pool in which aquatic animals and plants are kept for pleasure, study, or exhibition.
- bird (plural: birds)any of various warm-blooded egg-laying feathered vertebrates of the class Aves, having forelimbs modified to form wings.
- birdcage (plural: birdcages) a wire or wicker cage in which captive birds are kept.
- breed (plural: breeds) a relatively homogenous group of animals within a species.
- cat (plural: cats) a small domesticated feline mammal.
- collar (plural: collars) restraining or identifying band of leather, metal, or plastic put around the neck of an animal.
- dog (plural: dogs) a domesticated carnivorous mammal occurring as a wide variety of breeds, many of which are traditionally used for hunting, herding, drawing sleds, and other tasks, and are kept as pets.
- fish any of numerous cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates characteristically having fins, gills, and a streamlined body.
- goldfish a freshwater fish usually having a reddish coloring and bred in many ornamental forms as an aquarium fish.
- guinea pig (plural: pigs)any of various small, stocky, short-eared rodents having no visible tail. Widely kept as a pet.
- hamster (plural: hamsters) a small rodent having large cheek pouches and a short tail and often kept as a pet.
- kennel (plural: kennels) an establishment where dogs are bred, trained, or boarded.
- kitten (plural: kittens) a young cat.
- leash (plural: leashes) a chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.
- parrot (plural: parrots)any of numerous primarily tropical and subtropical birds characterized by a short hooked bill, brightly colored plumage, and, in some species, the ability to mimic human speech.
- pet (plural: pets) an animal kept for enjoyment or companionship.
- pet shop (plural: shops) a shop where pet animals and supplies can be purchased.
- puppy (plural: puppies) a young dog.
- tail (plural: tails) the posterior part of an animal, especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
- vet (plural: vets)/ veterinarian (plural: veterinarians) a doctor who practices the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic animals.
- whisker (plural: whisker) the long stiff tactile bristles or hairs that grow near the mouth and elsewhere on the head of most mammals.
Verbs.
- to pet to caress am animal.
- to purr the soft vibrant sound made by a cat.
- to wag to move briskly and repeatedly from side to side.
- to walk a dog the act of a person walking with a dog.
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