GRE Word List

BENEFACTOR

someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit

The meaning of the word benefactor is someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit.

Random words

WordMeaning
mediumsomething in a middle position
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
jibeto be in accord : agree