Social Relationships

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a close friend or companion, especially one who is involved in questionable activities

  • The businessman was accused of engaging in crony capitalism.
  • I heard that he got the job because he's a crony of the boss.
  • Don't trust him, he's just a crony looking out for himself.
  • The politician surrounded himself with cronies who were loyal to him.

noun one's family and relations

  • It is important to maintain close ties with our kith and kin for a strong support system.
  • We're having a family gathering this weekend, so all our kith and kin will be there.
  • I can always count on my kith and kin to have my back no matter what.
  • In times of trouble, it's comforting to know that our kith and kin will always stand by us.

noun a state of being alone or solitary, usually resulting in feelings of sadness or isolation

  • Loneliness can have a negative impact on one's mental health.
  • Feeling lonely sucks, doesn't it?
  • I hate being in a loner mood.
  • In a crowd full of people, she still felt the weight of loneliness on her shoulders.

noun a noun referring to the quality of being excessively submissive or obedient

  • The king expected servility from his subjects at all times.
  • She couldn't stand his constant servility towards his boss.
  • I'm not gonna put up with that kind of servility from anyone.
  • The servility of the old building towards the new skyscrapers was evident in its dilapidated state.