Lingo

Friendship and Enmity

10 Words

5m

1.
bosom [buddy|friend]
Phrase

someone who is considered one's closest or most cherished friend

Anna and Lisa became bosom buddies after they discovered their shared love for art.They often spend time together, visiting museums and discussing their creative projects.

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crony
2.
cro
ny
Noun

a close friend or companion, often used in a more negative or informal context

He's always with his cronies, making shady deals.

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affinity
3.
a
ffi
ni
ty
Noun

the strength of attraction between an antigen and an antibody

The drug's effectiveness depends on its affinity for specific antibodies.

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fraternity
4.
fra
ter
ni
ty
Noun

a group of people who have the same profession

The fraternity of artists gathered every month to critique each other's work and share new techniques.

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rapport
5.
ra
pport
Noun

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

Despite meeting for the first time, their shared interests and easy conversation quickly established a strong rapport between them.

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amity
6.
a
mi
ty
Noun

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

The two neighboring countries signed a treaty to promote amity and cooperation between their citizens.

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foe
7.
foe
Noun

a member of an opposing armed force

Soldiers prepared to defend their position against the advancing foe.

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friction
8.
fric
tion
Noun

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction.

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vendetta
9.
ven
de
tta
Noun

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

The families had been embroiled in a vendetta for generations, each seeking revenge for past wrongs.

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rift
10.
rift
Noun

a visible separation or gap between masses of clouds

A rift opened in the clouds, letting sunlight stream through.

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