GRE Word List
AFFINITY
relationship by marriage
The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
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| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
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| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |