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
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
calorificcaloric
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
conteststrive
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable