GRE Word List

BENEFICENT

doing or producing good

The meaning of the word beneficent is doing or producing good.

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epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
brazenmade of brass
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd