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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
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| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
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