C2
affectation vs affection
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| affectationnoun/ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning behavior or speech that is not natural and is meant to impress other people | Goes with without affectation | Example He speaks simply and without affectation, which is why people trust him. |
| affectionnoun/əˈfek.ʃən/ | Meaning a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone, often shown by words or touch | Goes with show affection | Example She showed her affection for the old dog by feeding it by hand. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His of boredom fooled nobody.