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
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
equipoisea state of equilibrium
leave-takingdeparture