Term: connection: (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: luau: an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: slot: a slot machine that is used for gambling
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: pilomotor reflex: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: puppy: a young dog
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: whorled aster: North American perennial with apparently whorled leaves and showy white purple-tinged flowers
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: reverse: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: assertiveness: aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: corker: (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: palpitation: a rapid and irregular heart beat
Broader: acquaintance: a person with whom you are acquainted | Unrelated: iron: home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth