GRE Word List
AFFINITY
relationship by marriage
The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| apprehend | arrest |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |