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 |
|---|---|
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |