The word "affinity" (noun) signifies kinship or attraction, like feeling an affinity with those who suffer or having an affinity for political wheeling and dealing.
Il termine "affinity" (sostantivo) indica parentela o attrazione, come sentirsi affini a coloro che soffrono o avere un'affinità per gli intrighi politici.
| Word | affinity |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | kinship; attraction to. |
| Sentence | She felt an affinity with all who suffered; their pains were her pains. Her brother, in contrast, had an affinity for political wheeling and dealing; he manipulated people shamelessly, not caring who got hurt. |
Tags: psat, hf
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