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

WordMeaning
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
hortatoryhortative
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
overweeningarrogant
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number