GRE Word List

AFFINITY

relationship by marriage

The meaning of the word affinity is relationship by marriage.

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WordMeaning
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious