Family and Relationships
Kosakata Dasar Bahasa Inggris - Bagian 1 · 50 pelajaran
What does “Family Tree” mean?
A is correct because a family tree is literally a visual diagram showing how family members are connected across generations—parents, children, grandparents, etc.—arranged in a tree-like structure from top to bottom.
B is wrong because it says the opposite: a family tree specifically *does* show relationships and connections between people, not the absence of them. That would defeat the entire purpose of a family tree.
What does “Relative” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
A "relative" is someone connected to you through family bonds—either by blood (like cousins or siblings) or by marriage (like in-laws). This is the standard definition.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes the opposite—someone with *no* family connection. That would be a stranger or unrelated person, not a relative.
What does “Sibling” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This is the definition of "sibling"—it means a brother or sister, specifically children who share one or both parents. This is exactly what the word means in English.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes people with no blood or marriage relation to each other, which is the opposite of what siblings are. Siblings are *connected* by blood (shared parents), not unrelated.
What does “Generation” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
A generation is a group of people born around the same time period who share similar life experiences and cultural influences. The key phrase "kurang lebih waktu yang sama" (approximately the same time) and "dipandang secara kolektif" (viewed collectively) captures this—it's about people grouped together by age cohort.
Why B is wrong:
Option B says people born and living at *different* times, which is the opposite of what a generation is. A generation requires people to be born in a similar period to share common experiences like historical events, technology, and cultural trends.
What does “Twin” mean?
Why A is correct:
"Twin" means one of two children or animals born at the same time. This is the defining characteristic of twins—they share the same birth event.
Why B is wrong:
This describes a single birth (one individual born separately), which is the opposite of what twins are. Twins are specifically born *together*, not in separate births.
What does “Cousin” mean?
A is correct: A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle—a blood relative through your parent's sibling. This is the standard definition of "cousin."
B is wrong: This describes someone with *no* family connection (by blood or marriage), which is the opposite of what a cousin is. A cousin is specifically a *blood relative*.
What does “Adoption” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
Adoption means legally taking someone else's child and raising them as your own. This is the actual definition—it's about becoming a parent to a child who isn't biologically yours.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes giving away your own child, which is the opposite of adoption. That would be more like relinquishment or surrendering parental rights, not adoption.
What does “Guardian” mean?
Correct Answer (A): A guardian is someone who cares for and is legally responsible for someone unable to manage their own affairs—like a parent caring for a child, or an adult caring for an elderly person. This matches the real definition.
Wrong Answer (B): This is the opposite of what a guardian does. A guardian actively *takes responsibility*, not ignores it. Someone who ignores others' needs isn't a guardian at all.
What does “Step-Parent” mean?
Correct Answer (A): A step-parent is someone who marries one of your biological parents after divorce or death of the other parent. This creates a legal family relationship—they become your step-parent through marriage to your mom or dad.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes someone with NO family or legal connection to your parents, which is the opposite of what a step-parent is. A step-parent specifically *does* have a legal family relationship created through marriage.
What does “Love” mean?
A is correct: "Love" means a deep feeling of affection and care for someone or something. This is the standard definition across languages and cultures.
B is wrong: This translates to "a deep feeling of disgust," which is the opposite of love. Disgust is rejection or repulsion, not affection.
What does “Marriage” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This accurately defines marriage as the legal or formal recognition of two people joining together as a couple in a personal relationship. Marriage involves formal commitment, legal rights, and social recognition.
Why B is wrong: This describes the opposite state—being single or uninvolved in a personal relationship. This is the absence of marriage, not what marriage means.
What does “Ancestor” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Seorang individu dari mana orang keturunan
- An ancestor is someone from whom people are descended—a person from your past family line (grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.). This is the definition of "ancestor."
Why B is wrong:
- Option B describes someone "descended from many"—that's the opposite direction. This would describe a person with many descendants, not an ancestor. An ancestor comes *before* you in the family tree, not after.
What does “Descendant” mean?
Correct Answer (A): A descendant is someone who comes *from* an ancestor—a child, grandchild, or any offspring down the family line. The word means "coming down from" earlier generations.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes an *ancestor*—the person you come FROM, not the person who comes from them. It's the opposite direction. A descendant goes downward in the family tree; an ancestor goes upward.
What does “Birth” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This is the accurate definition of "birth"—it describes the moment when a baby emerges from the mother's body and begins independent life.
Why B is wrong: This describes *death* (the end of life), which is the opposite of birth. Birth is a beginning, not a conclusion.
What does “Anguish” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Nyeri atau penderitaan mental atau fisik yang parah.
- "Anguish" means severe pain or suffering—either emotional (like deep distress) or physical (like intense pain). This matches the definition perfectly.
Why B is wrong:
- Option B describes happiness and joy, which is the *opposite* of anguish. Anguish is a negative, painful experience, not a positive one.
What does “Spouse” mean?
Correct Answer (A): A spouse is a husband or wife—a married partner. The key phrase "considered in relation to their partner" captures that a spouse is defined by their marital relationship with another person.
Why B is wrong: This option describes a solitary, unattached individual with no relationships. This is the opposite of what a spouse is—a spouse must be married to someone else.
What does “Inherit” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Inherit" means to *receive* something (money, property, title) from someone who has died. You are the one getting the inheritance—you're the heir.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes *giving* something to a beneficiary, which is the opposite of inheriting. That's what someone does *before* or *instead of* passing things down—it's not inheriting.
What does “Divorce” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This is the accurate definition of divorce—it's the legal dissolution or cancellation of a marriage by a court or authorized body. Divorce is a formal legal process that ends a marriage.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes marriage itself (the act of marrying someone), which is the opposite of divorce. Marriage creates a legal union, while divorce ends one.
What does “Affection” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Perasaan lembut kegemaran atau suka
- "Affection" means a gentle, warm feeling of liking or fondness toward someone or something. This matches the definition perfectly.
Why B is wrong:
- Option B describes feelings of hatred or dislike, which is the *opposite* of affection. Affection is positive and tender, not harsh or hateful.
What does “Kinship” mean?
A. Hubungan darah ✓
Kinship means family relationships based on blood ties or marriage—who is related to whom by birth or family connections. This is exactly what "hubungan darah" (blood relationship) means in Indonesian.
B. Tanpa ada hubungan ✗
This means "without any relationship" or "no connection," which is the opposite of kinship. Kinship is *about* relationships, not the absence of them.
What does “Foster” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Foster" means to encourage or promote the development of something good. For example, "foster creativity" means to help creativity grow and develop.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes the *opposite* meaning—it talks about preventing or stopping development. That would be words like "hinder" or "obstruct," not "foster."
What does “Parental” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Berkaitan dengan orang tua atau orang tua"
"Parental" means *relating to parents or parenthood*—it describes anything connected to parents or their role. This is the direct translation.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes the opposite meaning—being completely independent *without* parental involvement. That would be the opposite of "parental," not what the word means.
What does “Siblingry” mean?
Correct answer: A. Hubungan antara saudara kandung (Relationship between siblings)
- "Siblingry" comes from the word "sibling," which means brother or sister, so it refers to the bond and relationship between brothers and sisters.
- Option B is wrong because it describes strangers or unrelated people, which is the opposite of what siblingry means—siblingry is specifically about family relationships.
What does “Household” mean?
Correct answer (A): A household is a group of people living together in one home—this is the standard definition. It includes families, roommates, or any people sharing a residence.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes someone living alone in isolation, which is the opposite of a household. A household by definition involves people living together, not in solitude.
What does “Companionship” mean?
A is correct: "Companionship" means the state of being with a friend or partner—having someone's company and sharing experiences together.
B is wrong: This describes the opposite—solitude or being alone. Companionship is about togetherness, not isolation.
What does “Unity” mean?
Correct Answer: A. Menjadi bersatu sebagai satu kesatuan.
"Unity" means coming together as one—people working in harmony toward a common goal. Option A directly translates this concept: "becoming united as one unit."
Why B is wrong: Option B says "becoming divided or in conflict," which is the opposite of unity. Division and conflict are what destroy unity, not what define it.
What does “Descendancy” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Keadaan menjadi keturunan
- "Descendancy" means the state of being a descendant (a child, grandchild, etc. of an ancestor). It describes your position in a family line going downward from ancestors.
Why B is wrong:
- Option B says "keadaan menjadi leluhur atau asli" (the state of being an ancestor or original). This is the opposite direction—it describes ancestors, not descendants. That would be "ancestry," not "descendancy."
What does “Nurturance” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Nurturance" means caring for and encouraging someone's growth or development. This captures the essence of the word—providing support, attention, and resources to help someone thrive.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes neglect or abandonment, which is the *opposite* of nurturance. Ignoring someone's growth is the complete inverse of what the word means.
What does “Filial” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Filial" comes from the Latin word "filius" (son) and refers to the relationship between a child and parent. It describes duties, obligations, or characteristics that relate to being a son or daughter—like "filial piety" (respect for parents).
Why B is wrong: This describes something unrelated or foreign, which is the opposite of filial. Filial is specifically about *family bonds* and *children*, not strangers or unrelated people.
What does “Progeny” mean?
Correct Answer: A
"Progeny" means offspring or descendants – the children and future generations that come *from* a parent. This is the direct translation of "keturunan" (descendants/offspring).
Why B is wrong:
Option B says "leluhur" (ancestors/forebears) – these are the *opposite* direction. Ancestors are who you come *from* in the past, while progeny are who come *from* you into the future.
What does “Fraternity” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Fraternity" means a group of people united by a common profession, interest, or bond—like a brotherhood or sisterhood. It emphasizes shared identity and mutual support among members.
Why B is wrong: This option describes an isolated individual working alone, which is the opposite of fraternity. Fraternity is inherently about *connection* and *community*, not independence or separation from others.
What does “Maternal” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Maternal" comes from the Latin word "mater" meaning mother, so it describes anything related to or characteristic of a mother—like maternal love, maternal instinct, or maternal care.
Why B is wrong: That option describes "paternal," which relates to fathers (from "pater," meaning father). Maternal is the opposite concept.
What does “Paternal” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Paternal" comes from the Latin word "pater" meaning father, so it describes anything related to or characteristic of a father—like paternal care or paternal instinct.
Why B is wrong: That definition describes "maternal," which comes from "mater" (mother). Maternal and paternal are opposites.
What does “Offspring” mean?
A is correct: "Offspring" means a child or children of a person. It's the biological descendant(s) produced by parents.
B is wrong: This describes parents, not offspring. Offspring are the *result* of parents, not the parents themselves—it's the opposite relationship.
What does “Single-Parent” mean?
Why A is correct:
"Single-parent" means one parent has sole custody and responsibility for raising the child/children alone. This parent makes decisions and provides care without a co-parent sharing those duties.
Why B is wrong:
This describes "co-parenting" or "shared custody," where two parents divide responsibility. That's the opposite of single-parent, which means one parent doing it alone.
What does “Blended” mean?
# Explanation
Option A is correct because "blended" describes a family formed when people from different family backgrounds combine—typically after divorce and remarriage. This is the standard definition of a blended family.
Option B is wrong because it describes a non-blended family (a single, unified unit). This is the opposite of what "blended" means.
What does “Siblinghood” mean?
Why A is correct:
"Siblinghood" refers to the state or relationship of being siblings—brothers and sisters. It describes the bond between children who share the same parents.
Why B is wrong:
This describes a parent-child relationship, not a sibling relationship. That would be "parenthood" or "childhood," not siblinghood.
What does “Grandparent” mean?
Correct Answer: A
A grandparent is a parent of your parent—so your mom's or dad's mom or dad. This is the standard definition across all cultures.
Why B is wrong:
B describes a child of your parent, which is a sibling (brother or sister), not a grandparent. The relationship goes the opposite direction.
What does “Ancestry” mean?
Why A is correct:
Ancestry means your family background and ethnic heritage—who your relatives were and where they came from. It focuses on your past lineage and family origins.
Why B is wrong:
This describes descendants or future generations, which is the opposite direction. Ancestry looks *backward* to ancestors, not forward to children or grandchildren.
What does “Paternity” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Keadaan sebagai ayah seseorang (The state of being someone's father)
- "Paternity" comes from the Latin word "pater" meaning father, so it specifically refers to fatherhood or the legal/biological relationship of being a father.
Why B is wrong:
- "Keadaan sebagai ibu seseorang" means the state of being someone's mother, which is maternity, not paternity.
- These are two different terms: paternity = father, maternity = mother.
What does “Maternity” mean?
# Explanation
Correct answer (A): Keadaan sebagai ibu seseorang (The state of being someone's mother)
- "Maternity" comes from the Latin word "mater" meaning mother, so it specifically refers to motherhood or the condition of being a mother.
Why B is wrong:
- "Keadaan sebagai ayah seseorang" means the state of being someone's father, which is called "paternity," not maternity. These are two different terms for two different parents.
What does “Nepotism” mean?
Option A (Correct): This is the definition of nepotism—when people in power give unfair advantages to relatives or friends, especially through jobs. This matches the actual meaning perfectly.
Option B (Wrong): This describes the *opposite* of nepotism. It talks about treating everyone equally without favoritism, which is fair and unbiased behavior—the exact opposite of what nepotism means.
What does “Matriarchy” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
"Matriarchy" comes from "mater" (mother in Latin), so it refers to a system where descent and relationships are traced through the female line. In matrilineal societies, family identity and inheritance pass from mother to children.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes the male line ("pria" = male), which is called "patriarchy" or patrilineal descent—the opposite of matriarchy. The prefix "patri-" means father, not mother.
What does “Patriarchy” mean?
Option A is correct because patriarchy literally means "rule by fathers"—it's a social system where men hold primary power as family heads and inheritance/titles pass through the male line.
Option B is wrong because it describes matriarchy (rule by mothers), which is the opposite system where women are heads of families and lineage follows through women. This is the inverse of patriarchy, not patriarchy itself.
What does “Clan” mean?
A is correct: A clan is a close-knit family group where members are related and connected to each other—this matches the definition perfectly.
B is wrong: This describes an isolated individual with no family or group connections, which is the complete opposite of what a clan is. A clan is all about belonging to a group, not being alone.
What does “Kinfolk” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Kerabat seseorang secara kolektif, keluarga, saudara.
"Kinfolk" means relatives or family members as a group. "Kin" refers to blood relatives, and "folk" means people, so together it means your collective family and relatives.
Why B is wrong:
Option B says the opposite—it describes unrelated individuals or strangers, which is the complete reverse of what kinfolk means. Kinfolk are specifically people *connected* to you by family ties, not unrelated people.
What does “Descendants” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Descendants" means people, plants, or animals that come FROM specific ancestors. They are the offspring or future generations that trace their lineage back to those ancestors.
Why B is wrong: It says descendants have NO relationship with previous ancestors, which is the opposite of what descendants actually are. Descendants are defined by their direct connection to ancestors, not by lacking one.
What does “Tribe” mean?
# Explanation
Option A is correct because it accurately defines a tribe as a social group bound together by shared connections—family ties, economic interests, religion, or ancestry—plus common culture and language. This matches the actual anthropological meaning of "tribe."
Option B is wrong because it describes the opposite: an isolated individual with *no* social bonds. A tribe is fundamentally about *community and connection*, not independence or isolation.
What does “In-Laws” mean?
Correct (A): In-laws are family members you gain through marriage—like your spouse's parents, siblings, or their relatives. The relationship exists because of the marriage bond, not blood.
Why B is wrong: This describes people with *no* family connection, which is the opposite of what in-laws are. In-laws are specifically relatives connected through marriage, so they definitely have a family tie to your spouse.
What does “Family Tree” mean?
Correct Answer (A): A family tree is literally a visual diagram showing how family members connect across different generations—like parents, grandparents, children, and cousins. It "branches out" like a real tree to show relationships.
Why B is wrong: This describes someone with no family connections, which is the complete opposite of what a family tree shows. A family tree is all about showing *how* people are related to each other.
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