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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WordMeaning
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
demolitionthe act of demolishing
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel