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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treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
conscientiousmeticulous
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate