Alliance - an association formed for mutual benefit. In one alliance, common interests are shared. The term alliance was used as a "bond of marriage", between noble families and used as "a combination for common object" since the mid-14th century. The term refers both to alliances between people and between companies and nations.
Alliance, as in "the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves, was undertaken to seal his alliance with her brother William, who was a leader of the Protestants of Western Germany".
2. Wedlock
Answer: Marriage
Wedlock - the state of being married. The word is derived from the Old English "wedlac", which means "pledge-giving, marriage vow". The suffix was changed by its association with "lock". At the beginning of the 13th century, the word already appeared meaning "condition of being married".
Wedlock, as in "The Life of Albert Gallatin" by Henry Adams where we can read: "After only a few months of wedlock his wife died, and Gallatin was once more alone".
3. Amalgamation
Answer: Marriage
Amalgamation - the result of uniting, combining; joining together into a whole. The word was originally used in metallurgy to mean mixing a metal with mercury. From 1775 onwards, the use of the word appeared, in the non-chemical sense of "combining of different things into a uniform whole".
Amalgamation as in: "The book was based on an amalgamation of two different stories".
4. Union
Answer: Marriage
Union - coming together, uniting, tie-in. In the early 15th century the word union meant "action of joining one thing to another, also "state of matrimony".
Union, as in: "their union was blessed with children".
5. Severance
Answer: Separation
Severance - detachment, divorce, rupture, dissolution. The word severance comes from the Old French "sevrance" which means separation, parting, or keeping apart. Severance refers to the act of ending a connection or being separated from a person, or place.
Severance as in: "The hardest thing she had to endure was the severance from her family"
6. Breakup
Answer: Separation
Breakup - The act or an instance of breaking up, as a division, dispersal, or disintegration. The discontinuance of a relationship, as a marriage or a friendship.
Breakup as in: "After the breakup of his marriage he moved to England"
7. Split
Answer: Separation
Split - separation, division, rupture. The verb to split in the sense of "divide into parts" first appeared in the 1700s. The record of the use of to split a couple, to separate, to divorce is from 1942.
Split as in: "My husband and I split up last year".
8. Chasm
Answer: Separation
Chasm - the term was initially used as "deep, crack in the earth". Later, it came to be used in reference to great interruption, a great gap between the parties. Refers to profound differences between people or their ideas.
Chasm as in: "After losing his job he was engulfed in a chasm of despair".
9. Beguilement
Answer: Enchantment
Beguilement - is related to influence using trickery and misleading flattery. Such activities in principle provoke allurement, excitement, diversion, and enjoyment.
Beguilement as in: "The beguilement of her smile and charm made it difficult for anyone to resist her."
10. Sorcery
Answer: Enchantment
Sorcery - means witchery or incantation. The art and practice of spells by people who believe they have supernatural powers to control occult forces. Fairy stories are based on sorcery and magic.
Sorcery as in: "It seems that some people still believe in sorcery and black magic".
11. Bliss
Answer: Enchantment
Bliss - euphoria, ecstasy, delight, happiness, satisfaction. It means complete happiness.
Bliss in greeting cards: "We wish you a lifetime of wedded bliss together".
12. Thaumaturgy
Answer: Enchantment
Thaumaturgy - the art that invokes supernatural powers; use of illusory practices that some consider magical; the art of performing wonders or miracles.
Thaumaturgy as in: "A macabre tale about a woman who uses thaumaturgy to bring her dead lover back to life".
13. Chagrin
Answer: Disappointment
Chagrin - a feeling of discomfort or failure, embarrassment, or distress. The origins of the word "chagrin" are melancholy, sadness, grief, and resentment. Since 1716 the word chagrin has been connected with a feeling of irritation and disappointment due to failure in achieving goals.
Chagrin as in: "Imagine my chagrin when my marriage proposal was rejected".
14. Whammy
Answer: Disappointment
Whammy - a supernatural spell or power used to subdue a person; something that often has a serious negative impact; bad luck or misfortune; an unpleasant situation that causes problems for somebody.
Whammy, as in: "I'm not feeling well, I think someone put a whammy on me".
15. Setback
Answer: Disappointment
Setback - the occurrence of something not foreseen or predicted, which causes delay or stops progress. An unforeseen change in the situation that goes from better to worse.
Setback as in: "During his life, he suffered various setbacks".
16. Displeasure
Answer: Disappointment
Displeasure - means a feeling of intense vexation, disapproval, discontent, or annoyance with someone or something.
Displeasure as in: "He expressed his displeasure by missing his appointment".
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