This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.
Short Definition : speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for
Short Definition : shield; protection; defense
Short Definition : artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful (of a person or building); CF. aesthete; CF. aesthetics
Short Definition : easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly
Short Definition : artificial; pretended
Short Definition : written statement made under oath (for use as proof in a court of law)
Short Definition : joining; associating with
Short Definition : feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her; Ex. many affinities between two languages
Short Definition : positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination
Short Definition : state of distress; trial; cause of distress or suffering; V. afflict: inflict grievous suffering on