GRE Word List

BENEVOLENT

marked by or disposed to doing good

The meaning of the word benevolent is marked by or disposed to doing good.

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turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form