GRE Word List

AFFINITY

relationship by marriage

The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.

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WordMeaning
extantcurrently or actually existing
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
ligneousof or resembling wood
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice