GRE Word List

AFFINITY

relationship by marriage

The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.

Random words

WordMeaning
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
assailto attack violently : assault
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
filchto steal secretly or casually