GRE Word List

BENEFICIAL

producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit

The meaning of the word beneficial is producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit.

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WordMeaning
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
badinageplayful repartee : banter
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
comportto be fitting : accord
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner