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.

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benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
nomenclaturename