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
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rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
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