Definition of affair

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Affair (n.) Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e., a duel; an affair of love, i. e., an intrigue..

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Oracle :: Oracle (n.) The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle..
Estate :: Estate (n.) The state; the general body politic; the common-wealth; the general interest; state affairs.
Bore :: Bore (n.) A person or thing that wearies by prolixity or dullness; a tiresome person or affair; any person or thing which causes ennui.
Yesterday :: Yesterday (adv.) On the day last past; on the day preceding to-day; as, the affair took place yesterday..
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..
Georgical :: Georgical (a.) Relating to agriculture and rural affairs.
Civil :: Civil (a.) Pertaining to civic life and affairs, in distinction from military, ecclesiastical, or official state..
Procuration :: Procuration (n.) The instrument by which a person is empowered to transact the affairs of another; a proxy.
Intrigue :: Intrigue (v. i.) A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of different sexes; an amour; a liaison.
Thriftless :: Thriftless (a.) Without thrift; not prudent or prosperous in money affairs.
Event :: Event (n.) An affair in hand; business; enterprise.
Look :: Look (n.) Hence; Appearance; aspect; as, the house has a gloomy look; the affair has a bad look..
Stated :: Statecraft (n.) The art of conducting state affairs; state management; statesmanship.
Policy :: Policy (n.) Prudence or wisdom in the management of public and private affairs; wisdom; sagacity; wit.
Ocean :: Ocean (n.) An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits; as, the boundless ocean of eternity; an ocean of affairs..
Economy :: Economy (n.) Orderly arrangement and management of the internal affairs of a state or of any establishment kept up by production and consumption; esp., such management as directly concerns wealth; as, political economy..
Panic :: Panic (a.) By extension: A sudden widespread fright or apprehension concerning financial affairs.
Afloat :: Afloat (adv. & a.) Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat..
Internal :: Internal (a.) Pertaining to its own affairs or interests; especially, (said of a country) domestic, as opposed to foreign; as, internal trade; internal troubles or war..
Intromission :: Intromission (n.) An intermeddling with the affairs of another, either on legal grounds or without authority..
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