GRE Word List
BENEFIT
something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
The meaning of the word benefit is something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| hortatory | hortative |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| overweening | arrogant |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |