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Unit 1 Compound Nouns | Vocabulary for IELTS

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Words in Unit 1 Compound Nouns

active role

Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪv roʊl/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: সক্রিয় ভূমিকা

A role in which someone takes direct and energetic participation in an activity or process.

Example Sentences:

  • She played an active role in organizing the charity event.
  • Parents should take an active role in their children's education.

extended family

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈfæməli/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: বর্ধিত পরিবার

A family that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Example Sentences:

  • He grew up in an extended family with his grandparents and cousins.
  • Our extended family gathers every summer for a big reunion.

family gathering

Pronunciation: /ˈfæməli ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: পারিবারিক সমাবেশ

An event where members of a family come together to spend time or celebrate something.

Example Sentences:

  • We had a big family gathering for my grandmother's birthday.
  • Family gatherings are always full of laughter and stories.

immediate family

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæməli/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: ঘনিষ্ঠ পরিবার

A person's closest family members, usually including parents, siblings, spouse, and children.

Example Sentences:

  • Only immediate family members were invited to the private ceremony.
  • Your immediate family should always come first in times of crisis.

maternal instinct

Pronunciation: /məˈtɜːrnəl ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: মাতৃত্ববোধ

A natural tendency in mothers to care for and protect their children.

Example Sentences:

  • Her maternal instinct kicked in as soon as she heard the baby cry.
  • Even before becoming a mother, she showed strong maternal instincts.

sibling rivalry

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪblɪŋ ˈraɪvəlri/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: ভাইবোনের প্রতিযোগিতা

Competition or jealousy that often occurs between brothers and sisters.

Example Sentences:

  • Sibling rivalry is common when children are close in age.
  • Their sibling rivalry turned into lifelong friendship as they grew older.

stable upbringing

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪbəl ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: স্থিতিশীল লালনপালন

A consistent and supportive environment during childhood, often leading to emotional stability.

Example Sentences:

  • A stable upbringing helps children become confident adults.
  • He credits his success to the stable upbringing provided by his parents.

striking resemblance

Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪkɪŋ rɪˈzɛmbləns/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: অবিশ্বাস্য সাদৃশ্য

A very noticeable similarity in appearance or character between two people or things.

Example Sentences:

  • There is a striking resemblance between the twins.
  • She bears a striking resemblance to her mother when she was young.

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