Vocabulary Bank

a family member seen as different or disreputable

a child who is very similar to a parent

a long, unresolved conflict

a warning or important qualification to a statement

a long-lasting condition, such as heart disease or diabetes

having good judgement and taste, especially in subtle matters

how warm or cold the feeling of a relationship is

determined to do things your own way, ignoring advice

guided by strong moral rules, even when inconvenient

easily upset, agitated or nervous

calm and sensible, even under pressure

stubborn in an unreasonable, irritating way

able to think and respond cleverly at speed

confident in your own abilities, without arrogance

modest — reluctant to draw attention to yourself

distant and unfriendly, especially at first

someone who looks exactly like another person

not easily upset by criticism

to rely on someone for emotional or practical support

to be more important or valuable than

to be common among relatives across generations

to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behaviour

to get through a difficult period

not attempting to impress others; modest in manner

close, affectionate relationships