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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |