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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WordMeaning
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
finishto come to an end : terminate
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
expoundto set forth : state
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem