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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |