GRE Word List

AFFINITY

relationship by marriage

The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.

Random words

WordMeaning
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
detachedstanding by itself : separate
trappingsoutward signs
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another